Hera Pheri (2000)
Plot
Hera Pheri (transl. Foul Play) is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan and originally written by Siddique-Lal and adapted screenplay by Neeraj Vora, starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Om Puri, Asrani, and Gulshan Grover. The film is a remake of 1989 Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking which itself was inspired by the 1971 American TV film See The Man Run. It is the first instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise. The plot revolves around two tenants, Raju and Shyam, and their landlord, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, who are in desperate need of money. They chance upon a ransom call through a cross-connection and hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves. The film was released on 31 March 2000. It opened to mixed reviews, some of whom applauded the performances of Kumar and Rawal particularly. The film is considered Kumar's foray into the comedy genre. However, the film achieved commercial success, grossing ₹57.4 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹7.5 crore. It spawned a sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, released in 2006. Over the years, the film has evolved into a cult classic, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian
Hera Pheri details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2000 |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 18m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Priyadarshan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Hera Pheri — questions
What is Hera Pheri about?
Hera Pheri (transl. Foul Play) is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan and originally written by Siddique-Lal and adapted screenplay by Neeraj Vora, starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Om Puri, Asrani, and Gulshan Grover. The film is a remake of 1989 Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking which itself was inspired by the 1971 American TV film See The Man Run. It is the first instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise. The plot revolves around two tenants, Raju and Shyam, and their landlord, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, who are in desperate need of money. They chance upon a ransom call through a cross-connection and hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves. The film was released on 31 March 2000. It opened to mixed reviews, some of whom applauded the performances of Kumar and Rawal particularly. The film is considered Kumar's foray into the comedy genre. However, the film achieved commercial success, grossing ₹57.4 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹7.5 crore. It spawned a sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, released in 2006. Over the years, the film has evolved into a cult classic, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian
Who is in the cast of Hera Pheri?
Hera Pheri stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Om Puri, Asrani and is directed by Priyadarshan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Hera Pheri online?
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How long is Hera Pheri?
Hera Pheri runs 2h 18m (138 minutes).
Who directed Hera Pheri?
Hera Pheri was directed by Priyadarshan.
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