- By Tanya Garg
- Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rohit Shetty is working on a police drama that is based on a real-life hero with actor John Abraham. The action filmmaker and actor will work together to present the real-life story of Rakesh Maria, a former Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Rohit Shetty-directed biopic, Let Me Say It Now, which is based on Maria's book will star John Abraham in the lead. The action-movie, which has a budget of more than Rs 100 crore, will explore Maria's transformation from a Bandra boy to a senior police officer, emphasising his vital role in defending Mumbai and his strong bond with the city.
Rohit Shetty X John Abraham Action Movie
"Rohit always wanted to make a cop film rooted in truth. Rakesh Maria’s life reads like a thriller. It’s intense and has many high points, from his investigation of the 1993 Bombay blasts and the 26/11 attacks to his brush with the underworld. Maria and Shetty have been in talks for a while, and it’s finally starting now," a source close to Mid Day revealed.
"With the autobiography serving as the blueprint, the film will trace the story of a Bandra boy becoming a cop, his relationship with Mumbai and how he played a crucial role in protecting the city that faced many attacks," the report further revealed.
The source also disclosed that Rohit Shetty will concentrate on Rakesh Maria's early days in the force in the first schedule. There will be roughly 150 crew members on the site, and a set that represents the Maharashtra ATS headquarters will be built.
According to insiders, 40 famous sites in Mumbai, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Dongri, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, will be used for the filming of the next Rakesh Maria biography. The project has been expedited by Rohit Shetty, and filming is scheduled to start at Esel Studio in Trombay on April 18.
Who is Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria?
Rakesh Maria was the lead in numerous high-profile cases, including the 1993 Bombay explosions and the 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes. These include the Mumbai twin explosions of 2003, the terrible murder case of Neeraj Grover, the German bakery explosion in Pune, the Mumbai bombings of 2011, and the murder case of Sheena Bora.
