In February 2026, G P Vijayakumar, the Managing Director of Seven Arts International, moved the Madras High Court over noted film producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah’s decision to make Hera Pheri 3. Vijayakumar claimed that the filmmaker doesn’t own the rights to the franchise and that he’s the rightful owner. He also questioned whether the sequel can actually be made without his permission. The matter has taken a dramatic turn today. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned from a source that a cheating and copyright infringement FIR has been registered at Amboli Police Station, Mumbai, on April 27, 2026, following a criticism by Firoz A. Nadiadwallah.
MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Firoz A. Nadiadwallah registers FIR over Hera Pheri franchise rights dispute
Our source says that the FIR invokes offences under sections 318(4), 356 and three(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The police have named Gopala Pillai Vijayakumar and M Paul Michael, also often known as Lal, as accused within the matter.
Our source further stated adds that Firoz A. Nadiadwallah mentioned in his criticism that his claims are backed by a powerful documentary trail, including project agreements, financial records, and documents regarding the copyright and other rights of the Hera Pheri franchise. Our source also revealed that documents in Mr Firoz A. Nadiadwallah’s possession establish his position because the rightful exclusive owner, in perpetuity, of the whole copyright and all related rights of the Hera Pheri franchise.
As per legal insiders, with the registration of the FIR, the investigation is anticipated to look at the chain of title, contractual obligations, prior settlements, and financial dealings to find out the extent of the alleged wrongdoing.
About Hera Pheri series
The primary part was released in 2000 and have become a cult classic because of its subject, fresh treatment, hilarious scenes and performances. The sequel, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), was a much bigger hit and is a legendary film on the earth of memes. While Hera Pheri was directed by Priyadarshan, the late Neeraj Vora helmed Phir Hera Pheri. Neeraj Vora also worked in the primary part, as a author.
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