John Abraham is returning to the Force franchise in its third instalment to lock horns with Harshvardhan Rane. Force 3, the makers announced, has gone on floors and is currently deep into its first schedule. Directed by Bhav Dhulia of Khakee: The Bihar Chapter and The Freelancer fame, the new film also stars Tanya Maniktala as the female lead.

While John Abraham will reprise his role as ACP Yashvardhan Singh, Rane’s character is still under wraps. Plot details are currently unknown.

Talking about producing and starring in Force 3, John Abraham said, “Force has always been a franchise I’ve believed in deeply. What makes it special for me is that it has a certain grit and a strong identity that audiences have connected with over the years. With Force 3, we’re taking that legacy forward in a big way. I’m also really excited to introduce Harsh as an action hero. He has the presence, the energy and the hunger for it, and I think audiences are going to enjoy watching him in this space.”

Harshvardhan Rane, who joins the cast in this instalment, said, “It’s an honour to be part of a film like Force 3, which gives me the chance to step into an intense, hardcore action space and bring that brute force alive on screen. John sir is truly cut from a different cloth and has carved his own path in the Indian film industry. To be part of Bhav Dhulia’s grand cinematic vision, alongside John sir, is something I feel genuinely privileged about.”

Meanwhile, Tanya Maniktala said, "I’m thrilled to be a part of Force 3. It’s exciting to share screen space with two actors who bring both charm and such strong presence to the screen. What makes this even more special for me is the role I get to play in the story. Being part of a franchise like this is a big moment, and I’m looking forward to giving it everything I have."

Interestingly, Bhav Dhulia has previously assisted the late Nishikant Kamat on Force (2011) and worked with John during that time. Calling it a "homecoming" moment, the director said, "There is history here, there is emotion here, and that makes Force 3 even more special for me. I fell in love with the script the moment I read it, and I’m truly looking forward to bringing this story to life with John, Harshvardhan and Tanya."

Force 3 is backed by John Abraham’s JA Entertainment and Sheel Kumar’s Karolina Corporation along with Shahbaz Alam, Sandeep Leyzell and Minnakshi Das. The film is written by Simaab Hashmi and will have music by Ravi Basrur, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil.

Force 3 is all set release theatrically on March 19, 2027.