After Hera Pheri 3, Akshay to not be a part of Awara Paagal Deewana 2 and Welcome 3 as well!

After Akshay Kumar revealed that he declined Hera Pheri 3 due to the script not being good, Firoz Nadiadwala decided to make Awara Paagal Deewana 2 and Welcome 3 as well without Akshay Kumar. It was previously reported that Akshay quoted a high price of Rs. 90 crores plus some share in the profit which considering his 2022’s performance is a lot for the producers. As the actor didn’t lower his price, Firoz was compelled to sign Kartik Aaryan who agreed to do the movie for Rs 30 crores only.

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However, as Akshay publically said that he was not satisfied with the script, Firoz got disappointed and decided to go make Awara Paagal Deewana and Welcome’s sequel without the actor as well.

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“Akshay Kumar was hurt over not being able to be a part of Hera Pheri’s next instalment since the franchise holds a special place in his career. However, Firoz Nadiadwala was just being practical. Akshay refused to lower his price. This can’t be a one-way street; it’s not fair that only Akshay makes money while the producer incurs losses. And post-pandemic, one has no choice but to lower his/her remuneration,” a source close to the project revealed.

“After Akshay Kumar publicly claimed that he’s exiting Hera Pheri 3 because of problems in the script, Firoz was disappointed and hurt. He has now decided to go ahead with Awara Paagal Deewana 2 and Welcome 3 without Akshay. The priority, however, would be on Hera Pheri 3 right now,” the source further added.