India, July 4 -- Filmmaker Priyadarshan recently confirmed that he will not be directing Hera Pheri 3, a film fans have been eagerly awaiting. The director has now made shocking allegations against producer Firoz Nadiadwala, accusing him of repeatedly insulting him. Priyadarshan also claimed that, had he directed the film, he could have turned Hera Pheri 3 into one of India's biggest film franchises.

In a chat with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan revealed that he was insulted on multiple occasions and said, "Firoz told Akshay, 'You have the rights to make Hera Pheri 3, but never make it with Priyadarshan. That's my only request.' He has insulted me so many times. He told me that my cut of Hera Pheri (2000) looked like a poor man's version and that...