At the Housefull 5 trailer launch, Akshay Kumar addressed Paresh Rawal’s sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3, calling it a legal matter and refusing to comment further. However, he criticised the use of the word “foolish” for his longtime co-star, saying such remarks were unfair. Kumar praised Rawal’s talent and their 32-year friendship. Rawal’s team clarified he hadn’t shot a single scene and had returned his signing amount. Suniel Shetty later revealed the exit shocked him and Akshay. The real reason behind Rawal’s departure remains unclear.

As the third instalment of the beloved comedy saga faces an uncertain future, it’s not the punchlines but the plot twists behind the scenes that are making head lines.