Overview
- Rawal states he will sign on once the dispute between Akshay Kumar and the producers is resolved and reiterates the film is certain to be made.
- He downplays reports that Akshay sued him for ₹25 crore, calling the legal chatter exaggerated and not the reason for the pause.
- Rawal insists the threequel should not proceed without his Baburao character, warning that such a move would be a disaster.
- Director Priyadarshan maintains he will only move forward if the script does justice to the original, emphasizing the franchise’s legacy.
- Some outlets mention a possible February–March 2026 shoot, which remains contingent on the outstanding producer–actor issue being settled.