Hera Pheri 3 Might Help Akshay Kumar Revive His Comedy Charm At The Box Office! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)
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Akshay Kumar has given one of the biggest reasons for his fans to celebrate with Priyadarshan coming back on board with Hera Pheri 3. The comedy film was a laughter riot when it arrived with its first installment in 2000. Starring Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, the trio became an instant hit at the box office!
Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Stint
The Priyadarshan film started Khiladi Kumar’s comic stint at the box office, and it was a rather successful one. It was followed by a sequel and a successful collaboration with Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar that continued with Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and more.
Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Franchises!
After Hera Pheri, Akshar Kumar arrived with two more comedy franchises – Welcome and Housefull. While Welcome turned the first blockbuster of the superstar’s career, Housefull, with four films, is the third highest-grossing comedy franchise of Bollywood after Stree and Bhool Bhulaiyaa!
Before Hera Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar‘s three comedy franchises have 7 seven films – Hera Pheri, Hera Pheri 2, Welcome, Housefull, Housefull 2, Housefull 3 & Housefull 4. These seven films have cumulatively earned 627.71 crore at the box office.
Interestingly, Hera Pheri 3 might lead the way towards the 1000+ crore total from Akshay Kumar’s comedy franchise that will be followed by Housefull 5 and Welcome To Jungle after Hera Pheri threequel!
Check out the collection of the three comedy franchises of Akshay Kumar at the box office.
Hera Pheri: 12.36 crore
Phir Hera Pheri: 41 crore
Welcome: 71.25 crore
Welcome Back: 97 crore
Housefull: 74.40 crore
Housefull 2: 114 crore
Housefull 3: 107.70 crore
Housefull 4: 206 crore
Total: 627.71 crore*
* Welcome Back is not included in the total since it did not star Akshay Kumar.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
