Paresh Rawal has officially rejoined the cast of Hera Pheri 3, putting an end to weeks of speculation and drama. Speaking on Himanshu Mehta's podcast, he firmly stated, “Nahi controversy kuch nahi hai” (“There’s no controversy”), emphasizing their duty to fans who treasure the franchise . He added that because the original films are so deeply loved, the team needed to "fine‑tune" their approach to ensure a high‑quality experience .

Rawal’s brief exit earlier this year sparked rumors of creative disputes and a ₹25 crore lawsuit filed by Akshay Kumar’s production company. In response, Rawal returned his ₹11 lakh signing bonus with 15% interest . He clarified the exit wasn’t about creative differences, stressing his respect for director Priyadarshan and his former co-stars .

Now, with all issues “resolved”, the original trio - Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh - are all set to reunite under Priyadarshan’s direction . For fans, it’s relief and excitement rolled into one: the gang is back, and now the real fun can begin.