Indian megastar Akshay Kumar, fresh from his special roles in the record-breaking Stree 2 and the Diwali blockbuster Singham Again, reunited with his Hera Pheri co-stars Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal at the 16th Akshay Kumar Kudo International Tournament. The trio’s presence at the event delighted fans and participants alike.
Suniel Shetty shared a video montage on social media, capturing moments of the three actors boarding a chartered plane en route to the tournament.
He captioned it: “The Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra is back!!! But no Hera Pheri this time… just all-out Kudo action! Off to the 16th Akshay Kumar Kudo International Tournament!”
This reference to the “Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra” harks back to their memorable performance in the song “Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen” from Phir Hera Pheri.
The Akshay Kumar Kudo International Tournament, established by Akshay Kumar, is an annual martial arts competition aimed at promoting martial arts in India and providing a platform for young athletes. The event has become a significant fixture for martial arts enthusiasts, drawing national and international participants to showcase their skills and gain recognition in the field. As an avid martial artist himself, Akshay Kumar founded the tournament with a commitment to strengthening India’s martial arts community, supporting emerging talents, and encouraging fitness and discipline among youth.
The reunion of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal is particularly special for fans who remember them as Raju, Shyam, and Baburao—characters that have become legendary in Indian cinema. Directed by Priyadarshan and released in 2000, Hera Pheri became an instant classic, celebrated for its comedic brilliance and relatable storyline. The film follows the misadventures of three struggling men who unexpectedly stumble upon a chance for wealth, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and memorable moments. Its success led to the 2006 sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, where Raju, Shyam, and Baburao face yet another uproarious misadventure, trying to repay a debt owed to a gangster.
Their appearance at the tournament has sparked excitement among Hera Pheri fans, who continue to hope for future collaborations of this beloved trio on-screen.
On the work front, Akshay Kumar has a stellar line-up of diverse and promising films including the aerial action war-drama “Sky Force” with Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan, Veer Paharia, the multi-starrers “Welcome 3” and “Houseful 5”, “Jolly LLB 3” with Arshad Warsi, the threequel to Hera Pheri, “Bhooth Bangla” with director Priyadarshan, “Shankara,” and more. Akshay Kumar also has a cameo in the Kannada epic-drama Kannappa and an extended cameo as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Marathi period-drama “Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat”.