ANEES BAZMEE, DIRECTOR GULSHAN GROVER, ACTOR

When it comes to commercial viability, makers always prefer to get the original cast back. Sometimes, the makers wait for a long time for the original cast, but if they find a safe alternative, they want to go ahead and explore it. Safe is the key word here.

Firstly, I have to say that Hera Pheri without Akshay is unthinkable. The film is identified with its characters, so it will be fantastic to see them back because these characters have remained in the minds of audiences. So, getting the original cast is the best scenario.