Box Office: Ahead of Hera Pheri 3, delving into theatrical performances of Priyadarshan's comedy movies; can it promise him his first Hindi blockbuster?

Let's take a lookback at Priyadarshan's comedy movies in Hindi cinema. We are also decoding if Hera Pheri 3 has the potential to be his first blockbuster.

By Nisha Singh

Published on Mar 10, 2025 | 03:58 PM IST | 6.4K

Box Office: Ahead of Hera Pheri 3, revisiting performances of Priyadarshan's comedy films

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Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has worked mainly in Malayalam and Hindi movies in his career spanning several decades. His contribution to Indian cinema is truly unparalleled. Best known for movies like Hungama, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke, Garam Masala, and others, Priyadarshan will now be directing Hera Pheri 3 and Bhoot Bangla. With Priyadarshan returning to the Hera Pheri franchise, let's delve into his Hindi filmography over the years. Can he have a blockbuster this time?

Priyadarshan's Comedy Movies In Bollywood: Hera Pheri; Chup Chup Ke, Hulchul, And More

HERA PHERI

Hera Pheri, which was shouldered on Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty, earned Rs 12.25 crore net in India. The 2000 cult classic heist comedy drama was an average grosser.

HULCHUL

Hulchul, the 2004 romantic comedy starred Akshaye Khanna and Kareena Kapoor Khan along with other star cast. It collected Rs 20.25 crore as its lifetime net earnings while emerging as a hit.

CHUP CHUP KE

Chup Chup Ke, which featured Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, as the leads, fetched Rs 13.75 crore. The 2006 comedy drama also starring Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav, secured an average verdict.

Net India Collections Of Priyadarshan's Comedy Movies Are As Follows:

Movies	Net India Collections	Verdicts
Hera Pheri	Rs 12.25 crore	Average
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar	Rs 3.75 crore	Flop
Hungama	Rs 12.5 crore	Sem-Hit
Hulchul	Rs 20.25 crore	Hit
Garam Masala	Rs 29 crore	Hit
Malamaal Weekly	Rs 27 crore	Super Hit
Chup Chup Ke	Rs 13.75 crore	Average
Bhagam Bhag	Rs 40.5 crore	Hit
Dhol	Rs 16 crore	Average
Bhool Bhulaiyaa	Rs 49 crore	Hit
Mere Baap Pehle Aap	Rs 22.75 crore	Below Average
Billu	Rs 23 crore	Flop
De Dana Dan	Rs 48.25 crore	Average
Khatta Meetha	Rs 39.25 crore	Below Average
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal	Rs 6.5 crore	Disaster

Suniel Shetty Predicts Hera Pheri 3 Will Be A 'Blockbuster'

Priyadarshan has had four clean hits in his career, however, he is yet to deliver a blockbuster in Bollywood. Hera Pheri 3, the much-awaited film which has reunited Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty after Phir Hera Pheri, is scheduled for a 2026 release. In a recent interview with Times of India, Suniel expressed that he is confident that the third part will be a "blockbuster".

Now, going by long wait, immense hype, and nostalgia factor for Hera Pheri 3, Priyadarshan's upcoming helmer should achieve this fate. Moreover, fans can finally watch Raju, Shyam, and Baburao entertaining the audience after two decades.

Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.