Reception
Hera Pheri did not open well upon release but picked up later and became a SuperHit, grossing Rs. 17,25,00,000 in India. Much of the acclaim went to Paresh Rawal for his comic timing and acting, with critics calling it "one of his best performances ever". Aparajita Saha of Rediff stated "the movie belongs entirely to Paresh Rawal. Whatever laughter the film solicits is solely due to him. He has impeccable timing and a natural flair for comedy." Alok Kumar of Planet Bollywood praised the movie saying "Priyadarshan´s Hera Pheri is a delight to watch for its performances, some songs, and an interesting story line".
It has achieved a cult status among Indian audiences and is regarded as one of the best Hindi comedy films ever made.
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