After Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik Aaryan has again replaced Akshay Kumar in Hera Pheri 3.
Recently, Paresh Rawal also confirmed in a tweet about the same.
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has locked Kartik in the much-awaited third installment of the Hera Pheri franchise. While many fans are in shock with the current development, here’s the real reason why Akshay backed out from Hera Pheri 3 allegedly.
Reason Behind Kartik Aaryan Replacing Akshay Kumar In Hera Pheri 3:
If this Bollywood Hungama report is to be believed, the difference in the remuneration charged by both the actors is said to be the reason behind Akshay’s exit.
Reportedly, Firoz Nadiadwala was having parallel conversations with both Akshay and Kartik over the last few weeks. While Kartik charged Rs 30 crores, the Khiladi Kumar had quoted Rs 90 crores for the movie.
“Firoz is keen to revive Hera Pheri franchise and wanted to start it as soon as possible. After the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik is also a hot property for Akshay Kumar franchises and hence, he was discussing Hera Pheri 3 with both Akshay and Kartik,” a source informed the portal.
“Through the discussion, Akshay Kumar quoted Rs. 90 crores as his fees plus some share of profit as his remuneration for Hera Pheri 3 whereas Kartik Aaryan was willing to do it for Rs. 30 crores. Firoz went to the satellite and digital players with the two probable casting calls and that’s when he realised that the proposition of working with Kartik Aaryan was giving him more lucrative returns in the final tally than working with Akshay. The difference in the remuneration price was nearly Rs. 60 crores between both actors. However, the film was fetching only Rs. 15 crores lesser from satellite and digital players for Kartik as compared to Akshay. Firoz was nearing saving Rs. 45 crores by signing Kartik for the film.”
– the source added.
“Akshay turned it down as he felt, the franchise benefits majorly from his presence. After several rounds of meetings, the conversations were not moving in the right direction and ended in a stalemate. That was the final nail in the coffin. Finally, Firoz Nadiadwala had no choice but to sign his contract with Kartik Aaryan and the duo are now all set to revive Hera Pheri 3. Firoz feels that Kartik is the best fit for the role of Raju. In-fact, the entire script has now been worked on keeping Kartik’s image in mind. Hera Pheri 3 warrants the presence of a young Raju. It’s a solid script and will do justice to the Hera Pheri franchise.”
As per reports, Hera Pheri 3 is expected to be directed by Anees Bazmee.
“With Akshay Kumar, the director would have been Farhad Samji, since the actor himself was taking a lion’s share. Signing Anees Bazmee (for Rs. 25 crores) would have meant Akshay plus Anees taking home Rs. 115 crores, even without a single frame being shot. The key to the success of Hera Pheri 3 lies in the constrained budget too, and now, everything has fallen into place.”
– the source concluded.
On the other hand, Akshay recently talked about being replaced to the media –
“Hera Pheri has been a part of me. Like a lot of people, I have good memories. Mujhe bhi dukh hota hai (I feel bad as well) that in so many years, part 3 hasn’t been made. But like I said we have to dismantle things. The film was offered to me but I was not satisfied with the script. I have to do what people want to see. That is why, I backed out. I took a step behind. It is a part of my life and journey for me. I am also very sad that I can’t do it. But I am not happy with how the creative things have shaped out.”