John Abraham's Transformative Role in Maria IPS: A 40-Year Journey

Bollywood actor John Abraham is set to star in the upcoming film Maria IPS, which tells the story of decorated police officer Rakesh Maria. In a rare example of physical transformation for an actor, John has bulked up and lost weight to portray Maria's journey from his 20s to his 60s.

A source close to the film revealed that John underwent significant physical changes to prepare for his role. 'For the portions featuring Maria in his 20s and 30s, John bulked up and put on muscle to look the part,' stated the insider. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Key Analysis and Detailed Timeline

However, for the scenes where Maria is in his late 50s and 60s, John underwent another transformation, losing weight to sport a leaner and fitter look. 'He has never undergone this kind of physical transformation for a film before,' added the source.

The shoot of Maria IPS began in July 2025, with the first schedule taking place at Ellora Studios near Mumbai. During the two-week schedule, John Abraham and director Rohit Shetty filmed several dramatic law enforcement personnel station scenes and high-intensity interrogation sequences.

Portions of the film were also shot at various Western Railway premises, including the WR Headquarters in Churchgate, Lower Parel railway station, and Mumbai Central railway station. According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway (WR), 'John Abraham shot at these locations for Maria IPS.'

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Broader Impact and Sector Outlook

With the film's release date still pending, fans are eager to see John Abraham's transformation and portrayal of Rakesh Maria. The film promises to take audiences on a journey through Maria's life, showcasing his growth and evolution over four decades.

Bollywood Hungama will continue to bring you updates on Maria IPS as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest news and reviews on this highly anticipated film.

After Singham Again (2024), blockbuster filmmaker Rohit Shetty began working on a gritty action entertainer based on the life of decorated law enforcement personnel officer Rakesh Maria. In January this year, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to reveal that the film has been titled Maria IPS .

Now we bring to you another interesting piece of information about this film.