Archive · 2 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- He discussed the decision in a recent interview; no specific interview date was provided.
- Where
- In an interview with Zoom.
- 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.
- 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.
