The story of three struggling men—Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal), Raju (Akshay Kumar), and Shyam (Suniel Shetty)—who get a wrong number call from a kidnapper and decide to use it to solve their financial woes.

The franchise has shown significant growth in both budget and commercial success over the decades. Release Date Box Office Revenue March 31, 2000 ₹21.4 crore Made on a ₹7.5 crore budget. Phir Hera Pheri June 9, 2006 ₹69.12 crore Major commercial success. Total Series ₹90.52 crore Combined revenue of the first two films. 🌟 Cultural Legacy

: An upbeat song often associated with the film's comedic pacing. 💻 Why it's "Top" for Memes In recent years, the "Index" of Hera Pheri has expanded into the digital world. It is arguably the most memed movie in Indian internet history

(I'll give 150 rupees.) – Kachra Seth's lowball offer

While the first film saw Akshay Kumar paid ₹20 lakhs , the franchise's massive growth has turned the trio into one of the most bankable comedy units in Bollywood history.