Dream Girl director Raaj Shaandilyaa to helm Hera Pheri 3; Anees Bazmee no more a part of the hit franchise?

For a while now, Hera Pheri 3 has been in the news. When rumours about Kartik Aaryan taking over for Akshay Kumar appeared online, the film became the talk of the town. Later, it was made clear that Kartik would not be taking his place in the movie but being presented as a new character. Although there has been and will continue to be much talked about the movie, there are now rumours that Raaj Shaandilyaa will replace Anees Bazmee as the director.

Rumours sparked when Paresh Rawal responded to a fan's Tweet about it. Before, there was widespread speculation that the filmmakers would pick the director of Bhool Bhualiya 2. But now the name of the Dream Girl director has come to light.

In a recent interview, Raaj Shaandilyaa reportedly revealed that he had been approached to helm Hera Pheri 3. But he will make the choice because he is now working on a film with Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday, Dream Girl 2. Anees Bazmee had before stated that he was still figuring out things.

Confirming the same to Pinkvilla, Raaj Shaandilyaa said, “Yes it’s true. Though I’ll take the decision once I finish with Dream Girl 2. I’ll get officially involved in the scripting of the film as well, but after I am done with my ongoing commitment. Discussions keep happening but things will roll after we sign the contract and come on the same page.”