Akshay Kumar has confirmed that Hera Pheri 3 is currently on hold for at least a year due to a series of legal issues. The actor expressed his surprise at this development, stating, “Mujhe khud jhatka laga tha,” which translates to 'I was shocked myself.' Fans were eager to see Kumar reunite with co-stars Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, but the film's production has been stalled due to disputes over the rights to the franchise. A producer from the South has raised concerns in the Madras High Court, claiming that producer Firoz Nadiadwala does not hold the rights to the film. Writer Rohan Shankar has also stepped back from the project, citing legal complications as the reason. He noted that while he was initially involved, the ongoing issues have made it impossible for him to continue. Meanwhile, director Priyadarshan is expected to keep working on other projects, potentially delaying the film even further. Fans will have to wait for updates as the legal matters unfold.