The wait is finally over for fans of the grassroots action. A leaked picture from the sets of the much-awaited Force 3 has taken social media by storm, offering the world’s first glimpse of the return of ACP Yashvardhan Singh. The candid shot captured during a creative discussion features franchise lead John Abraham along with the new additions to the Force family: current box-office favorite Harshvardhan Rane and the versatile Tanya Maniktala.
EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham’s ACP Yashvardhan is back! Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala join Force 3 group in viral leaked picture
At the center of the frame stands the man tasked with modernizing this iconic franchise – director Bhav Dhulia. Having earned massive praise for his gritty realism in Khaki: The Bihar Chapter, Dhulia’s presence suggests that Force 3 will move away from the stylish stunts and towards the hard-hitting, “desi” action that made the 2011 original film a cult classic.
The biggest talking point of the leak is undoubtedly that Harshvardhan Rane looks ready for duty. After the massive success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Rane has been vocal about his admiration for John Abraham and has often referred to him as a guru.
Adding a bit of glamor to the action is Tanya Maniktala, known for her soulful and nuanced performances in A Suitable Boy and Kill, her inclusion marks a significant change for the franchise. Dressed in a beautiful but practical ethnic outfit in the photo, industry insiders suggest that her character is far from the traditional “flowerpot” role.
While the plot details are being guarded with utmost secrecy, a well-informed industry source shared an exciting update, “The film officially goes on floors this March, and its scale is huge. Audiences can expect high-octane action that will stay true to the roots of the franchise.”
To ensure that it stays in line with his vision, John Abraham has re-acquired the rights to the franchise, with Force 3 shaping up to be a definitive action event in late 2026.
