Is HE John Abraham? Actor’s New Pictures From IPS Rakesh Maria Biopic Set Raise Health Concern

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Abraham has been a fitness icon for his fans. With a physique that demands attention, the actor raised the bar high for millions. Recently, pictures from the sets of IPS Rakesh Maria biopic went viral on social media. However, they left fans concerned. John looked visibly frail. He seems to have lost oodles of weight to play the role. While the reason behind John’s weight loss is still not known, it looks like the physical transformation was for the Rohit Shetty directorial. His pictures were shared by one of the new members of IPS Rakesh Maria’s upcoming biopic co-starring Tamannaah Bhatia.

John Abraham new pictures go viral

In the new pictures, John can be seen with a clean-shaven look. Flaunting a different salt-n-pepper look, he appeared leaner than ever before. The actor wore a loose-fitted black T-shirt and pants. A fan club shared the images and revealed that Abraham has wrapped the shoot of IPS Maria’s biopic. He will soon start shooting for Force 3.

Netizens flooded social media, reacting to his new pictures. While some were concerned for his health, many recalled his iconic physique right from the year he did Dhoom.

John Abraham in IPS Rakesh Maria biopic

The IPS Rakesh Maria biopic marks the maiden collaboration of John and Rohit. The film is said to focus on key events like the 1993 blasts and the 26/11 attacks. The shooting kicked off in 2025. The makers are planning to release it in 2026. The biopic is inspired by IPS Maria’s autobiography Let Me Say It Now. This is Rohit’s next directorial after Singham Again in 2024.

John Abraham to begin Force 3 soon

Force, the action franchise that started in 2011, is getting its third part. His character ACP Yashvardhan Singh will return after a decade. Bhav Dhulia will be directing Force 3. John’s protege, Harshvardhan Rane, has been signed for the role of the antagonist. Meenaakshi Chaudhary, known for her performances in GOAT, Guntur Kaaram, HIT 2, Lucky Baskhar, and Sankranthi Vasthunam, is all set to make her full-fledged Hindi film debut. According to reports, John has acquired the rights to Force 3 from the original producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah. He is also actively involved in the scripting process, collaborating closely with Bhav and the writing team to ensure the story reflects his vision. The shoot schedule is yet to be disclosed officially.

John Abraham’s previous films

John was last seen in Tehran, a ZEE5 political action thriller. His previous theatrical release was The Diplomat in 2025. It also starred Sadia Khateeb. IPS Rakesh Maria’s biopic is yet to get an official release date.