Updated On: 12 December, 2022 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
After Kartik Aaryan made news for being roped in for Hera Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar stated that he wouldn’t join the latest edition as the screenplay didn’t excite him creatively

Akshay Kumar and Kartik Aaryan
After Kartik Aaryan made news for being roped in for Hera Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar stated that he wouldn’t join the latest edition as the screenplay didn’t excite him creatively. Since then, reports have been rife about Akki’s co-stars requesting him to reprise his role of Raju, even as Kartik essays a new character by the same name. However, industry sources maintain there is no way Khiladi Kumar will return to the comedy franchise. A source said, “Given that Akshay has explained why he declined Hera Pheri 3, it is unlikely he will agree to the third outing, at the behest of co-actors Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal.” The source added that the actor has moved on from the project, and there is no looking back.