Akshay Kumar backed out from Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences. image credit: Google

Younger actors were being considered for the film. image credit: Google

Reports surfaced that Akshay Kumar might return to play the character of Raju. image credit: Google

Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Firoz Nadiadwala had a meeting at Empire Studios in Mumbai. image credit: Google

The original team of Hera Pheri was together under one roof after years. image credit: Google

The team is in talks with two directors for the film. image credit: Google

The producers are rethinking their decision of going ahead with the film without Akshay Kumar due to fans' love for the franchise. image credit: Google

Hera Pheri is an iconic franchise of Indian cinema. image credit: Google

Talks are on for Awara Pagal Deewana 2 as well. image credit: Google

An official announcement from the stakeholders about the project is expected soon. image credit: Google