SCOOP: John Abraham reunites with The Diplomat director Shivam Nair for two-hero action thriller
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
While the project is still in its early stages of development, and details are being kept under wraps, sources close to the project describe it as a high-octane commercial action entertainer cantered on two equally powerful protagonists. John was bowled over by the concept and immediately came on board, while discussions are ongoing for the parallel lead. The makers are eyeing to take it into production by the end of this year, targeting a theatrical rollout in late 2027.
Adding to this, John and Shivam Nair's first collaboration, The Diplomat was both a critical and commercial success, with the star receiving widespread acclaim for his restrained yet compelling performance as J.P. Singh, an Indian diplomat who tries to repatriate an Indian girl from Pakistan, where she was presumably forced and deceived into marrying against her will.
Meanwhile, Since its success, John and Shivam have remained in touch, discussing multiple ideas for another collaboration before eventually zeroing in on this action thriller. Sources are calling this movie the most commercial project Shivam Nair has ever attempted. The director is best known for helming espionage thrillers such as Naam Shabana, Special OPS and Mukhbir.
Notably, The yet-untitled movie will mark John Abraham's yet another two-hero project following his soon-to-release actioner Force 3 which features him pitted against Sanam Teri Kasam star Harshvardhan Rane. The Bhav Dhulia movie is in the final stage of production and will rollout in theatres on March 19, 2027. As for his next rollout, John will be seen in Rohit Shetty's IPS Maria based on the life of the legendary former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. The movie is expected to rollout at the end of this year.
Source: Bollywood Hungama