Paresh Rawal's tweet adds fuel to feud with Akshay Kumar

Actor Paresh Rawal has shared a tweet, giving an update on his feud with superstar Akshay Kumar following his exit from their movie Hera Pheri 3. He has mentioned that lawyers are indeed getting involved in the case.

Paresh tweeted, “My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response all issues will be laid to rest.” Paresh was likely speaking about Akshay suing him for quitting the movie, allegedly on short notice.

As per a Bollywood Hungama report, "Paresh has returned the signing amount of ?11 lakhs with 15% p.a. interest and also a little more money for stepping away from the series. Paresh Rawal was paid ?11 lakhs as a signing amount as per the term sheet. His total fees were locked at ?15 crore.”

Paresh Rawal's sudden departure from the project last week has sent shockwaves in the film industry and among the fans of the franchise who have been waiting for the third part for close to 20 years. A lawyer representing Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films recently said that his decision will have ‘severe legal consequences’.

Kumar -- who also serves as a producer on "Hera Pheri 3" -- has sued Rawal for his actions.
"I think there will be severe legal consequences. It's of course hurt the franchise. We have written to him letting him know that there are a lot of legal consequences involved.

"There have been expenses incurred towards the cast, towards the crew, towards leading senior actors, logistics equipment, shooting of the trailer," Pooja Tidke, Joint Managing Partner of Parinam Law Associate, which represents Kumar's banner, told PTI.