Is Paresh Rawal`s Exit From Hera Pheri 3 Making Viewers Excited For Nikita Roy?
Updated on: 25 June, 2025 02:59 PM IST |Shweta Shah

Paresh Rawal`s new movie Nikita Roy`s clash with Kajol`s Maa
The Bollywood box office will see yet another massive clash on June 27 when Sonakshi Sinha`s Nikita Roy goes up against Kajol`s Maa. Both the films bring in an eerie supernatural thriller element, which has increased the intrigue among fans.
While it was presumed that Maa wouldn`t need much promotion, given it comes from the Shaitaan Universe and is headlined by Kajol, it seems Nikita Roy is attracting more eyeballs than expected. Many wonder if this is because of Paresh Rawal.
For the uninitiated, Paresh Rawal plays a crucial role in the film. His upcoming movie comes amid the whole Hera Pheri 3 controversy when he quit the project, taking the internet by storm. This move has had moviegoers leaning more toward Nikita Roy than Maa.
Let`s analyse this deeper.
Nikita Roy vs Maa – Box Office Drama
As per leading ticketing platforms like BookMyShow, experts suggest viewers are leaning more towards the Sonakshi Sinha-Paresh Rawal starrer. One would naturally expect Maa to get more eyeballs, but surprisingly, that`s not the case.
The advance bookings for Nikita Roy are nearly double those of Maa. Experts assume seeing the veteran actor in a movie amid the Hera Pheri 3 controversy could be one of the dominating factors, as fans would like to see what his character has to offer.
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The director of Nikita Roy, Kussh S. Sinha, who is also Sonakshi`s brother, opened up about why Paresh Rawal agreed to do this role amid walking out from the comedy franchise.
He said, "We narrated the story and character to him. He liked it because he`s playing a great character." Meanwhile, Sonakshi Sinha agrees with the netizens and said she cannot imagine Hera Pheri 3 without Paresh`s character, as the film would lose its OG charm.
More about Nikita Roy
The upcoming supernatural thriller marks Kussh Sinha`s directorial debut. It stars Sonakshi Sinha in a titular role as Nikita Roy. The story revolves around a sceptical author-investigator who debunks supernatural claims only to face a case that rattles her rational beliefs.
The movie also features Paresh Rawal, Suhail Nayyar, and Arjun Rampal in prominent roles.
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In an interview, the first-time director spoke about Nikita Roy`s clash with Kajol`s Maa and gave a rather diplomatic answer. He encouraged the clash and was keen to see how Maa performs at the box office.
He said, “This has always happened. There are only a limited number of weeks in a year. Any filmmaker would like a clear window for their release. Vishal Furia, the director of Maa, is also very talented, and supernatural is a genre audiences enjoy watching on the big screen — especially in the dark. If we want people to return to cinemas, we have to give them stories that intrigue them. So, the more, the merrier.”
Kajol`s Maa and Sonakshi Sinha`s Nikita Roy will release on June 27 in cinemas near you.
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