India, April 3 -- Fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on the cult comedy franchise Hera Pheri and the excitement has only grown following the confirmation earlier this year that filmmaker Priyadarshan will return to direct the third instalment. In a recent update, the 68-year-old filmmaker shared that he plans to start writing Hera Pheri 3 sometime next year.

However, we've exclusively learnt that the first scene of the film, starring the original cast - actors Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal - was shot yesterday.

A source close to the production confirmed the news, saying, "Yes, it's true. The first scene was indeed shot yesterday with Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh, who will be bringing back the memories of their iconi...