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Nadiadwallah files FIR for 'Hera Pheri' rights: Explained
28 Apr 2026

In a new twist to the ongoing legal battle over the rights of the popular Bollywood franchise Hera Pheri, producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah has filed a cheating and copyright infringement FIR against Seven Arts International's GP Vijayakumar and M Paul Michael aka Lal.

The FIR was registered on Monday, April 27, at Mumbai's Amboli Police Station for cheating and copyright infringement, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Nadiadwallah has strong documentary evidence to support claims
Legal proceedings

The FIR has been registered under Sections 318(4), 356, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Nadiadwallah's complaint reportedly states that he has strong documentary evidence to support his claims.

This includes financial records, assignment agreements, and documents related to the copyright and other rights of the Hera Pheri franchise.

Investigation will likely delve into chain of title, contractual obligations
Ownership dispute

According to sources, the documents in Nadiadwallah's possession prove his exclusive ownership of the Hera Pheri franchise.

The investigation is likely to delve into the chain of title, contractual obligations, prior settlements, and financial dealings to ascertain the extent of the alleged wrongdoing.

This development comes after Vijayakumar moved the Madras High Court in February against Nadiadwallah for trying to make Hera Pheri 3.

Vijayakumar said the filmmaker has no rights to the franchise.

More about 'Hera Pheri' franchise
Franchise background

The first part of the Hera Pheri series was released in 2000, and with time, it became a cult classic.

The sequel, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), was an even bigger hit.

While Hera Pheri was helmed by Priyadarshan, the late Neeraj Vora directed Phir Hera Pheri. Vora also worked on the first part as a writer.