Last Updated:September 26, 2025, 21:46 IST

Report also mentions that the film Force 3 will release in the first half of 2026. Nothing has been made official

John Abraham To Star With Lucky Bhaskar Actor Meenakshi Chaudhary In Force 3?

John Abraham is all set to return to the big screen with the third installment of the Force franchise. According to reports, the actor will headline Force 3 and will be paired opposite Lucky Bhaskar star Meenakshi Chaudhary.  The shoot is reportedly to begin in November.

Pinkvilla has quoted sources saying that Meenakshi Chaudhary, known for her performances in GOAT, Guntur Kaaram, HIT 2, Lucky Baskhar, and Sankranthi Vasthunam, will be making her Bollywood debut with Force 3. “After auditioning several actresses, John Abraham and Bhav Dhulia have locked Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead. Like John, she too will have an action-oriented role and is expected to undergo intensive training over the next few months to prepare for the part,” a source revealed.

“Pre-production is progressing rapidly. John will shift his focus to Force 3 as soon as he wraps up shooting for the Rakesh Maria biopic directed by Rohit Shetty. That project is expected to conclude by the end of October, setting Force 3 up for a release in the first half of 2026,” the source added.

About Force 2

In 2011, the late Nishikant Kamat directed Force and presented John Abraham in a never before seen avatar. In 2016 the follow-up film Force 2 directed by Abhinay Deo made waves and showcased Sonakshi Sinha and Tahir Raj Bhasin in totally different looks. 2023 marks 7 years of the release of Force 2 which won a lot of love from fans. The second chapter in the Force franchise took the story ahead and also established itself as the first series to play an ode to the idea of a macho protagonist. Abhinay took the legacy of Force ahead and the film won a lot of love from fans of the franchise.

John Abraham’s last film Tehran

Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and directed by Arun Gopalan, Tehran stars Abraham alongside Manushi Chhillar. The screenplay, written by Ritesh Shah and Ashish Prakash Verma, explores the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Russia, Ukraine, China, Iran, and Palestine. Abraham has described it as a “stunning” and “gripping” film that blends action with layered global themes.

Speaking to BollywoodLife earlier, John Abraham had said, “I have Tehran next, it is produced by Dinesh Vijan (Maddock Films). I don’t know when it’s going to release but we are ready with the film. That has little more action and is hopefully gripping and I hope people take my word for it this time at least.”

Upcoming projects

Beyond Tehran, Abraham’s upcoming projects include Rohit Shetty’s biopic on former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria, the superhero film Munkeeman, a potential Pathaan spin-off focused on his character Jim, and Garam Masala 2.

Akriti Anand

Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g…Read More

Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g… Read More