John Abraham to Play Iconic Mumbai Cop Rakesh Maria in Upcoming Biopic

John Abraham, renowned for his action-packed roles in films like Force, Madras Café, and Batla House, is all set to portray celebrated Indian police officer Rakesh Maria in a gripping biopic. The film will delve into Maria’s pivotal role in solving some of Mumbai’s most notorious cases, including the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, the Zaveri Bazaar blast, and the 26/11 terror attacks.

“Rakesh Maria has been one of the most celebrated cops in the history of Mumbai Police, as he has been the man closely involved in the mission to capture the men behind multiple terror attacks that took place in Mumbai in his tenure from 1981 to 2017. John Abraham is excited to play the part, and he truly believes that the film will be a tribute to celebrate the legacy of Rakesh Maria’s service to the nation,” a source close to the project revealed.

Currently in the scripting stage, the biopic will begin filming in the second half of 2025 and will be helmed by a leading filmmaker. The movie promises to highlight Maria’s methodical approach to solving cases and his inspiring journey from Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to Director General of Home Guards.

“The cop thriller film is currently in the scripting stage and will be helmed by one of the leading filmmakers of Indian cinema. The makers are aiming to put forth the mechanism of capturing the terrorists, as Rakesh Maria had a method to function and crack all the cases. John too is involved in the process of developing this film, and is charged up to play the role of most celebrated cop on screen. It’s a tribute to the real life hero,” the source added.

Meanwhile, fans of John Abraham can also look forward to his upcoming releases, Tehraan and Diplomat. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated project.