PremiumJohn Abraham confirms reunion talks with Akshay Kumar are on post Desi Boyz and Garam Masala: ‘It will be a surprise if something happens’
John Abraham and Akshay Kumar are one of the few loved buddy pairs in Hindi cinema and now Abraham has teased that they might reunite soon.
Last Updated: 07.45 PM, Mar 15, 2025
Buddy comedies have always been a beloved genre in Bollywood. Over the years, Hindi cinema has given us some of the most iconic on-screen pairings. One such duo that fans have adored in recent times is John Abraham and Akshay Kumar, who have delivered some of the most hilarious films together. The two actors previously collaborated on Garam Masala and Desi Boyz, both of which were well-received by audiences and performed well at the box office. While fans have eagerly awaited their on-screen reunion, John has now confirmed that he is in discussions with Akshay about working together again. Read on to know more!
John Abraham Confirms Conversations with Akshay Kumar
In an interview with PTI, John Abraham revealed that he is in talks with Akshay Kumar regarding a potential collaboration. He shared: "I'm exploring the idea of doing something funny. You need to make people laugh and enjoy, not just for the sake of it, but to leave an impact. For instance, Garam Masala was so special—films like that make a difference. So, I'm on the lookout for scripts that allow me to do something in the comedy genre." Meanwhile, here are 8 John Abraham movies you must watch; bonus - some are on OTTplay Premium!
He further added,n "Akshay and I are having conversations. It will be a surprise if something materializes. We’re both looking for an opportunity to work together again because we feed off each other's energy. I’m actively looking for an excuse to collaborate with him soon.”
John Abraham Confirms Talks for Rakesh Maria Biopic
Meanwhile, reports suggest that John Abraham is also in discussions to portray former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. Maria was instrumental in solving several high-profile cases, including the 1993 Bombay serial blasts, the 2003 Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar twin blasts, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks investigation.
John confirmed that while talks are ongoing, he has not signed any agreements yet. In his conversation with PTI, he stated: "The Rakesh Maria biopic is still in the discussion stage. I haven’t signed any film yet. Right now, I’m waiting for the release of The Diplomat, and then I have an exciting film, Tehran. Once I officially sign something, I’ll make an announcement.”
John Abraham is right now in the thetares. The Diplomat marks a significant shift in John Abraham's filmography, as he portrays a character deeply rooted in strategy, intellect, and negotiation. This role showcases a dynamic and strong-headed avatar, unlike any of his previous portrayals. Scheduled for release on March 7, 2025, The Diplomat is produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series), John Abraham (JA Entertainment), Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl (Wakaoo Films), and Sameer Dixit, Jatish Varma, Rakesh Dang (Fortune Pictures/Seeta Films).
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