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Priyadarshan Explains Why He Left Hera Pheri 3
Priyadarshan was expected to direct Hera Pheri 3.
He later decided not to make it.
He said he does not direct sequels to his own movies.
He feels the first Hera Pheri already told the story well.
He described the second film as having fallen sick.
He worries that a third film may fail.
He also said fans expect too much from sequels.
Priyadarshan believes the original should be left as a cult film.
Priyadarshan was expected to direct Hera Pheri 3 but later opted out.
He said he does not direct sequels to his own films.
The filmmaker believes Hera Pheri reached its creative limit with the first film.
He warned that continuing the series could exploit the established franchise.
Priyadarshan said audience expectations are high and the original should remain a cult film.
- Who
- Filmmaker Priyadarshan.
- What
- He explained why he opted out of directing Hera Pheri 3.
- Where
- In an interview with Zoom.
- When
- He discussed the decision in a recent interview; no specific interview date was provided.
- Why
- He said he does not direct sequels to his own films and believes the franchise’s creative limit was reached in the first film.
Key facts
- Filmmaker
- Priyadarshan
- Project
- Hera Pheri 3
- Original film
- Priyadarshan directed the 2000 release Hera Pheri.
- Decision
- Priyadarshan was expected to direct Part 3 but opted out.
- Main concern
- He believes continuing the series could exploit the franchise.
- View on sequels
- He said audience expectations keep increasing and the original’s magic may not work again.
- Upcoming film
- Haiwaan is scheduled for release on September 11, 2026.
- Haiwaan cast
- The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in lead roles.
Quotes
Priyadarshan
Filmmaker and planned Hera Pheri 3 director
“I never made it. I always believe that Hera Pheri was born, the second was fallen sick, and the third may die. I feel it is done. The limit has been done in the first part. Now, you are trying to exploit the franchise.”
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“Whatever you do, they will not be happy or satisfied. So, why do you want to try it? Just leave it as an original. It is a cult film. Let it be like that.”
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