Overview
- Seven Arts International’s Vijay Kumar asserts 100% ownership of the Hera Pheri intellectual property and says only a single Hindi remake was ever authorized.
- Vijay Kumar alleges Firoz Nadiadwala made the 2006 sequel without permission and moved ahead on a third film despite formal notices disputing his rights.
- He says the court has indicated the rights lie with Seven Arts while accusing Nadiadwala of prolonging the case through adjournments and non‑appearances.
- Reports cite attempted sales or transfers of the franchise, including a roughly Rs 80 crore offer and a purported transfer to Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films, which says it acted in good faith; Nadiadwala has not publicly responded.
- The Madras High Court has previously questioned whether Hera Pheri 3 is being made, and coverage notes director Priyadarshan has indicated no filming is expected in 2026.