It is no surprise then that veteran actor Paresh Rawal’s return as the beloved Babu Bhaiya in Hera Pheri 3 has sent social media into an emotional meltdown.

While many fans are overjoyed to see the original trio  Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal  back together, others are skeptical, calling it a calculated publicity stunt.

Fans In Dilemma

The excitement all kicked back into high gear once a leaked on set photo and a leaked behind-the-scenes matte painting move clip found their way onto the internet, giving us a look at the trio in action.  Paresh Rawal’s return as the beloved Babu Bhaiya in Hera Pheri 3 sources revels his issues with Akshay Kumar are solved.

Trailer enthusiasts rushed to social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) to share celebratory mischief, while others raised their concerns that the creators would be utilizing nostalgia as a marketing ploy.

Mereko to aise dhak dhak ho raha hai, teased one netizen, summing up the anticipation and palpitations at the thought of the follow-up living up to its forebear’s legacy.

Another commented, 'Hope this isn’t just a cameo and clickbait'. 

Comeback or PR

Though the production team has not released an official statement, industry insiders maintain that production is now in shoot mode and looking toward a 2025 rollout.

Topped with Rawal’s perfect comedic timing and the trio’s legendary chemistry, fans are ready to be cautiously optimistic.