The comedy classic Hera Pheri, starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty, continues to entertain audiences even after 25 years. Fans still love the story, characters, and unforgettable dialogues. Both the original film and its sequel Phir Hera Pheri received huge praise and did well at the box office.
Box Office Success
Directed by the famous filmmaker Priyadarshan, Hera Pheri released 25 years ago and became an instant hit. The film’s characters—Raju, Shyam, and Babu Rao—won hearts, and people still mimic their style and share memes inspired by the film. Six years after the first film, the sequel Phir Hera Pheri was made and also received a lot of love from fans.
Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty played the lead roles in both films. Akshay and Paresh have acted together in around 20 movies, and audiences enjoy their pairing. The original movie earned double its budget after release, while Phir Hera Pheri earned three times its budget.
Budget and Earnings Breakdown
According to Box Office data, the movie was made with a budget of ₹7.5 crore and earned ₹16.67 crore across India. The second part, Phir Hera Pheri, had a bigger budget of ₹18 crore but brought in a massive ₹55.11 crore at the box office. Actresses Tabu and Bipasha Basu starred in the first and second films, respectively. The dialogues from both movies remain popular and often quoted.
Controversy Around Hera Pheri 3
Fans were excited for the third installment, which was expected to release next year. However, after just one day of shooting, Paresh Rawal decided to leave the project. Rumors spread about the reason behind his exit, but Rawal clarified that he no longer wants to be part of the film. Following his departure, Akshay Kumar’s production house has reportedly asked Paresh Rawal to pay ₹25 crore as a penalty for leaving the film midway.
