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Maria IPS: John Abraham Ages Decades for Cop Role
24 Aug
Summary
- John Abraham portrays Rakesh Maria across four decades.
- He underwent significant physical transformation for the role.
- Filming occurred in July 2025 and February at Mumbai locations.
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty is developing a gritty action film titled Maria IPS, based on the life of police officer Rakesh Maria. John Abraham has undertaken a significant physical transformation for his role, aging from his 20s to his 60s throughout the movie. For portions depicting Maria's younger years, Abraham gained muscle, and for his later years, he lost weight for a leaner appearance.
The film's production commenced in July 2025. The initial schedule took place at Ellora Studios near Mumbai, where a police station set was utilized for dramatic and interrogation scenes. Later, in February, filming also occurred at various Western Railway locations, including Churchgate, Lower Parel, and Mumbai Central railway stations, with Abraham present.
This project marks a new level of physical commitment for Abraham, promising audiences a never-before-seen portrayal across various stages of Rakesh Maria's life. The narrative spans approximately 40 years, detailing the officer's extensive career journey.
