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<\/p>\nWhen Paresh Rawal had briefly stepped away from Hera Pheri 3, social media was quick to suggest Pankaj Tripathi as a worthy alternative. While Rawal\u2019s return to the franchise has since put those conversations to rest, it turns out the internet\u2019s instinct wasn\u2019t entirely misplaced. Filmmaker Priyadarshan is now set to reunite with Tripathi for a new project, marking their first collaboration in over 15 years.<\/p>\n
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Priyadarshan CONFIRMS reunion with Pankaj Tripathi after 15 years for a full-fledged comedy<\/p>\n
The director confirmed the development during a conversation with Mid-Day, expressing his excitement about working with the actor again. \u201cIt\u2019s been over 15 years,\u201d Priyadarshan said, referring to their last collaboration in Aakrosh (2010), where Tripathi played a hitman. In the yet-untitled film, however, the actor will be seen in a completely different space \u2014 as a lovable, comic character.<\/p>\n
Describing the tone of the project, Priyadarshan revealed that the film will be a broad, situational comedy in the vein of his earlier hits. \u201cIt will be an all-out comedy like Hungama (2003) or Hera Pheri (2000), with Pankaj as the pivotal character. He is one of the finest actors we have today and it will be a pleasure working with him again,\u201d he said. The film will also feature two other actors, whose casting will be finalised once the script is locked. \u201cI am currently writing the story and once that is finalised, I will approach the other two actors,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The filmmaker, who recently wrapped up the shoot of the action thriller Haiwaan starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has a packed slate ahead. Priyadarshan is set to have two releases in 2026 \u2014 Bhooth Bangla, a supernatural thriller featuring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, and Wamiqa Gabbi, and Haiwaan. If schedules fall into place, he plans to take the Tripathi-starrer comedy on floors by the summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will begin shooting for Pankaj\u2019s movie from May, after these two movies release. It\u2019s refreshing to write a comedy after so many years as I recently helmed an action movie and a psychological thriller,\u201d Priyadarshan shared. Addressing whether he was considering a break after completing Haiwaan, the director laughed it off. \u201cYou know I cannot stay idle for long. I had this story in mind, and narrated it to Pankaj, who liked it. So, I started writing it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, speculation around Bhagam Bhag 2 continues to do the rounds. While Akshay Kumar and Akshaye Khanna are rumoured to return for the sequel, Priyadarshan clarified that he is not associated with the project. \u201cI am not a part of it. My next movie [to be shot in 2026] is the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer,\u201d he stated. Reports suggest that Raaj Shaandilyaa, known for Dream Girl 2 (2023), will helm Bhagam Bhag 2.<\/p>\n
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