After Hera Pheri 3 buzz, Pankaj Tripathi reunites with Priyadarshan for all-out comedy - All you need to know
Pankaj Tripathi, who recently made headlines for his produced series, The Perfect Family, is reportedly set to reunite with Priyadarshan after 15 years for a comedy movie.
Last Updated: 10.34 AM, Dec 15, 2025
Pankaj Tripathi and Priyadarshan worked in Aakrosh in 2010. A few months ago, fans speculated that Pankaj might star in Priyadarshan's Hera Pheri 3 as Baburao when Paresh Rawal initially decided to exit the project. However, later, Paresh again joined the film. Meanwhile, a new report has claimed that Pankaj is all set to reunite with Priyadarshan for a comedy film.
Pankaj Tripathi in Priyadarshan's comedy film
Speaking to Mid-Day, ace filmmaker Priyadarshan confirmed that he is doing a comedy film with Pankaj Tripathi. “It’s been over 15 years,” the filmmaker said. In the film, which is yet to be announced, the actor will play a lovable, humorous character and will also be joined by two other actors, Priyadarshan said.
“It will be an all-out comedy like Hungama [2003] or Hera Pheri [2000], with Pankaj as the pivotal character. He is one of the finest actors we have today and it will be a pleasure working with him again. I am currently writing the story and once that is finalised, I will approach the other two actors,” he told the portal.
The director also shared that he will begin shooting for Pankaj’s movie from May, after Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan. "It’s refreshing to write a comedy after so many years as I recently helmed an action movie and a psychological thriller," he said.
When asked whether he was planning to take a break after Haiwaan's completion, the filmmaker said, “You know I cannot stay idle for long. I had this story in mind, and narrated it to Pankaj, who liked it. So, I started writing it.”
Priyadarshan's work front
Filmmaker Priyadarshan is currently working on two major Hindi film projects, Haiwaan and Hera Pheri 3. He will also do a Malayalam project with actor Mohanlal.
Meanwhile, Haiwaan is currently in production and stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, marking a reunion for the actors after several years. The film, which also stars Saiyami Kher, is an adaptation of his 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam, with several changes to the script and dialogue, and Akshay will reportedly play a villain in the movie.
Hera Pheri 3 now officially stars the OG actors Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty. The film is being directed by Priyadarshan.
Priyadarshan is a National Award-winning Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his versatility in directing over 95 films across multiple languages, predominantly Malayalam and Hindi.
Pankaj Tripathi's work front
Meanwhile, Pankaj Tripathi's recent work includes Anurag Basu's Metro... In Dino, and he's currently focused on upcoming projects like Mirzapur: The Film. He recently produced a series, Perfect Family and confirmed a second season. The actor was also seen in Criminal Justice Season 4.
Pankaj Tripathi FAQs
Q: When is the Perfect Family web series releasing?
A: Perfect Family, produced by Pankaj Tripathi, released on November 27, 2025, on YouTube.
Q: Where can I watch the Perfect Family web series?
A: You can watch Perfect Family exclusively on the JAR Series YouTube channel. It marks a unique distribution strategy for a long-format web series in India.
Q: Is Pankaj Tripathi doing a Priyadarshan film?
A: Yes, Priyadarshan confirmed to Mid-Day that he is doing a comedy film with Pankaj Tripathi.