The iconic Bollywood action franchise is back. Actor-producer John Abraham has officially announced that filming for Force 3 has begun, confirming both the release date and the new cast for the next instalment of the popular Bollywood action series. With the release date now set for March 19, 2027, Force 3 becomes one of the most anticipated action titles on the Hindi film slate.

The Force Franchise: A Quick Look Back

The Force series began with the 2011 film directed by Nishikant Kamat, followed by its sequel in 2016. Both films centred on intense action and police-led narratives, helping establish the franchise as a recognisable name in Bollywood’s action space.

In the first film, John Abraham’s character, ACP Yashvardhan, faced off against Vidyut Jammwal, and the sequel saw him fight against Tahir Raj Bhasin.

Film	Year	Director	John’s Opponent
Force	2011	Nishikant Kamat	Vidyut Jammwal
Force 2	2016	Abhinay Deo	Tahir Raj Bhasin
Force 3	2027	Bhav Dhulia	Harshvardhan Rane

Force 3 Release Date & Key Details

John Abraham has confirmed that the third installment of the ‘Force’ franchise, titled ‘Force 3’, is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19, 2027. The film officially went on floors this week, with the first schedule currently underway.

The initial shooting schedule has taken place in Gujarat with a major portion focusing on Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala.

Detail	Information
Force 3 Release Date	March 19, 2027
Director	Bhav Dhulia
Writer	Simaab Hashmi
Music	Ravi Basrur
Lyrics	Irshad Kamil
Production	JA Entertainment & Karolina Corporation
First Schedule	Gujarat

Cast: Who Stars in Force 3?

The actor-producer will reprise his role as ACP Yashvardhan Singh, while introducing Harshvardhan Rane as a new action hero and Tanya Maniktala as the female lead.

While John Abraham returns as the legendary ACP Yashvardhan Singh, the details of Harshvardhan Rane’s role are kept under wraps. While some reports say he’ll be seen as John’s friend, others suggest that he will be playing a villain in the movie.

Tanya Maniktala, who won acclaim for her portrayal of Lata in A Suitable Boy by Mira Nair, steps in as the film’s female lead, adding fresh energy to the action-packed saga.

Cast Member	Role
John Abraham	ACP Yashvardhan Singh
Harshvardhan Rane	Undisclosed
Tanya Maniktala	Female Lead
Surya Sharma	Undisclosed

What the Stars Are Saying

John Abraham expressed his belief in the franchise, saying “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.”

Harshvardhan called it an honour to be part of a film like Force 3. He said that the film gives him the chance to step into an intense, hardcore action space and bring that brute force alive on screen.

Director Bhav Dhulia said, “Having assisted the late Nishikant Kamat on Force and worked with John during that time, this film feels like coming home in many ways. There is history here, there is emotion here, and that makes Force 3 even more special for me.”

FAQs

What is the Force 3 release date?

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

Who is directing Force 3?

The film is directed by Bhav Dhulia, who previously assisted the late Nishikant Kamat on the original Force.

What is Harshvardhan Rane’s role in Force 3?

His character details are currently kept under wraps — he could be a friend or a villain to John Abraham’s ACP Yashvardhan Singh.

Who is the female lead in Force 3?

Tanya Maniktala, known for A Suitable Boy, plays the female lead in Force 3.

Who is producing Force 3?

The film is produced by John Abraham’s JA Entertainment and Sheel Kumar’s Karolina Corporation, along with Shahbaz Alam, Sandeep Leyzell, and Minnakshi Das.