Firoz A. Nadiadwallah registers FIR over Hera Pheri franchise rights dispute

In February 2026, G P Vijayakumar, the Managing Director of Seven Arts International, filed a case with the Madras High Court against Firoz A. Nadiadwallah, a well-known film producer, for his plan to make Hera Pheri 3. Vijayakumar argued that the filmmaker does not have the rights to the franchise and that he is the actual owner. He also raised concerns about whether the sequel can be made without his approval. The situation has taken a big turn recently. Bollywood Hungama has learned from a reliable source that a cheating and copyright infringement case has been filed at Amboli Police Station in Mumbai on April 27, 2026, following a complaint by Firoz A. Nadiadwallah.

According to our source, the FIR is based on sections 318(4), 356 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

 The police have named Gopala Pillai Vijayakumar and M Paul Michael, also known as Lal, as the accused in this case.

Our source also said that in his complaint, Firoz A. Nadiadwallah claimed his claims are supported by a solid documentary evidence, including assignment agreements, financial documents, and records related to the copyright and other rights of the Hera Pheri franchise.

 The source added that the documents in Firoz A. Nadiadwallah's possession show he is the sole and permanent owner of all the copyright and related rights of the Hera Pheri franchise.

Legal experts say that with the FIR being registered, the investigation will look into the chain of ownership, contracts, previous settlements, and financial transactions to find out how serious the alleged wrongdoing is.

About Hera Pheri series  

The first film was released in 2000 and became a cult favorite because of its theme, fresh approach, funny scenes, and performances.

 The sequel, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), became a bigger hit and is now a famous film in the world of memes. While Hera Pheri was directed by Priyadarshan, the late Neeraj Vora directed Phir Hera Pheri. Neeraj Vora also worked on the first film as a writer.