India, April 29 -- Just a day after Sunny Deol shares news about Border 2 going on floors, Suniel Shetty has called Hera Pheri (and the sequel Phir Hera Pheri) a 'patriotic' film. The movie, which is touted as one of the best comic films produced by India, also features Shetty in the role of Shyam. His statement comes ahead of Hera Pheri 3's theatrical release.

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Suniel Shetty was unveiling Kesari Veer trailer, which is where he ended up calling Hera Pheri a 'patriotic' film. While his statement left many confused, the actor had a reason for passing such a statement.

Called an 'expert' on patriotic films, Suniel Shetty said that Hera Pheri is...