Sajid Khan also met up with Nadiadwala and Akshay and readily agreed to step down as the captain of the ship. A source close to us said, "Housefull 4 is a big film and a franchise that is very dear to Sajid Nadiadwala. He didn't want to hamper it or tarnish it by anyway. Both he and Akshay didn't want to trivialise the ongoing debate and push it under the carpet. Hence the decision was taken that Sajid will be asked to leave the film." Also Read - Akshay Kumar breaks his 18 year rule for Bellbottom – find out how

The source also added that shortly there will be a press conference and an announcement where Sajid Khan will reveal his decision to quit the film and step down as the director.