Satish Kaushik, who directed last year's hit Tere Naam, was supposed to direct Phir Hera Pheri. But he opted out at the last minute due to 'lack of dates.'

"It is a difficult task," Vora continues. "To make the sequel of a successful film is very challenging, though it is common in Hollywood. But characters in this film are like comic-strip characters. And Akshay, Suniel and Paresh have a superb sense of comic timing."

"The secret of success of these three lies in the fact that they compliment each other," adds Vora.

"Vora has assisted Priyadarshan in a number of films, so he is the best substitute," explains Nadiadwala. "Besides, he has written the film, so he understands the requirements."