Hera Pheri 3: Paresh Rawal opens up on Kartik Aaryan initially replacing Akshay Kumar

Hera Pheri 3 created several headlines in the entertainment news surrounding the casting of the film. Before Akshay Kumar agreed to join the OG cast including Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty, reports had it that Kartik Aaryan would replace the superstar. Well, this is earlier news that adds up to the making of the upcoming new movie. Paresh Rawal who plays the pivotal role of Baburao breaks silence on the initial involvement of Kartik Aaryan in the most awaited sequel. He confirmed the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 actors role in the third installment of the hit comedy franchise and if he was supposed to play Raju in the movie.

After the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 where Kartik substituted Akshay reports suggested he may do it again in the sequel of the cult classic comedy film franchise. However, things didn’t materialize and we have the iconic trio Raju, Shyam, and Baburao returning to the third installment. According to the news, Kartik Aaryan had come on board to play Raju essayed by Akshay Kumar in the previous 2 chapters of the comedy flick. Paresh Rawal has now confirmed that the Shehzada actor’s role was not a substitute or a reprise of Akshay Kumar’s iconic Raju character.