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Lawyers from Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films, have confirmed that a legal notice has been sent to Paresh Rawal for his “abrupt, unilateral, and mala fide" exit from Hera Pheri 3. As per a statement by Pooja Tidke, Joint Managing Partner, Parinam Law Associates, the actor is being sued for Rs 25 crore since he had already started the film’s shoot and had even accepted partial payment for his role. Cape of Good Films LLP, through its legal counsel Parinam Law Associates, stated, “Mr Rawal had publicly acknowledged his participation in the film on 30th January 2025 via a post on his official X.com (formerly Twitter) handle. He further formalised his commitment by executing a Term Sheet dated 27th March 2025, pursuant to which he accepted a part payment of Rs 11,00,000/- towards his remuneration. Acting in complete reliance on his public endorsement and contractual commitment, Cape of Good Films incurred substantial production and promotional expenditures, including those for the teaser and initial film shoot, in which Mr Rawal actively participated." The statement also mentioned, “The teaser shoot commenced on 3rd April 2025, and over 3 minutes of footage was shot with Mr Rawal. He also engaged in creative discussions and planning with fellow cast members, including Mr Akshay Kumar and Mr Suniel Shetty. At no point during this period were any concerns raised by Mr Rawal regarding creative issues." “It is only after these significant investments and scheduling commitments were made that Mr Rawal abruptly attempted to exit the project, citing vague and belated creative differences. Cape of Good Films firmly believes that this justification is an afterthought, contrived to inflict maximum disruption on a beloved film franchise and undermine the goodwill it commands. The sudden and unjustified withdrawal has caused severe financial loss, disrupted schedules, and jeopardised the momentum of a high-value production. In view of this, Cape of Good Films has demanded damages to the tune of Rs 25 crores from Mr Rawal. If the demand is not complied with within seven days, the company will be constrained to pursue appropriate legal remedies, including civil and criminal action," the statement read, detailing the losses that the film will incur due to Paresh Rawal’s exit. The statement also mentioned that the production house has the right to “seek injunctive relief and hold Mr Rawal personally liable for any harm caused to co-actors, the director, and third parties involved in the project due to his abrupt and unilateral withdrawal". Last week, Paresh Rawal announced his decision to quit Hera Pheri 3, though he did not offer a clear explanation for the same. Insiders have revealed to the Hindustan Times that Rawal simply “did not feel like" continuing with the project at this moment. This move has left millions of Hera Pheri fans deeply disheartened. Despite rumours doing the rounds about creative clashes or financial disputes, the veteran actor denied that either played a role in his quitting. Paresh Rawal took to his X account and clarified, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director." Actors Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal began filming Hera Pheri 3 in April with director Priyadarshan. Akshay is also the producer, having bought the rights from Feroz Nadiadwala.