‘It’s a new John Abraham’: Actor opens up on why films aren’t doing well, re-release trend and more [Exclusive]

The Diplomat star John Abraham opens up like never before on his films, the industry dynamics, his low phase, actors not getting their due and much more.

By: Satakshi Singh  |  Published: March 27, 2025 4:18 PM IST

John Abraham was at his candid best when we met him for the latest episode of Spotlight With Smrity to celebrate the love and appreciation that his latest theatrical release The Diplomat is receiving. The actor opened up about what the film’s success means for him and hopes that his conviction will now help his future projects and people will take his word for it. John also opened up on his low phase and the kind of questions that went on his mind. Talking to us, he opened up about the re-release trend and also analysed why films are not doing well in the theatres and what is ailing the box office. John, who is known for his action avatar, also revealed how he is in real life and if he gets angry easily. The actor, who is all set to be seen in a geopolitical actioner Tehran next, also opened up about the sequels he would love to be part of and named Force and Garam Masala with Akshay Kumar as his favourite picks for a new installment. John also spoke about Harshvardhan Rane, Sharib Hashmi, Saurabh Sachdev, working with Shoojit Sircar and his interesting connection with Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan starrer Piku. Watch the full interview where John Abraham opens about his films, his challenges, real personality and we are sure this will make you fall in love with him a little more.