Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Rohit Shetty's Film on Rakesh Maria Likely Titled Maria IPS
Rohit Shetty is making a new movie about a famous police officer named Rakesh Maria.
The movie stars John Abraham.
The likely title is Maria IPS.
The film is an action cop drama and was shot in real places in Mumbai.
The team is happy with how the movie is turning out.
They plan to announce the official title and when the movie will come out in about a month.
Rakesh Maria is known for solving big cases, like the 1993 Bombay blasts and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
He has also written a book and is working on another one.
Rohit Shetty's next film, starring John Abraham, is based on police officer Rakesh Maria and is likely titled Maria IPS.
The film is an action cop drama showcasing a new style of commercial filmmaking.
The movie was shot in real-life locations in South and Central Mumbai.
The official title and release date are expected to be announced in a month.
Rakesh Maria is known for solving major cases, including the 1993 Bombay blasts and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
- Who
- Rohit Shetty (director), John Abraham (lead actor), Rakesh Maria (subject)
- What
- A film based on the life of police officer Rakesh Maria
- When
- Title and release date to be announced in a month
- Where
- Shot in South and Central Mumbai
- Why
- To showcase a new style of commercial filmmaking
- Film Title
- Maria IPS (likely)
- Director
- Rohit Shetty
- Lead Actor
- John Abraham
- Subject
- Police Officer Rakesh Maria
- Film Genre
- Action Cop Drama
- Shooting Locations
- South and Central Mumbai
- Expected Announcement
- Title and release date in a month
