‘Force 3’: Harshvardhan Rane shares fitness update, bulks up for action sequence

Harshvardhan Rane is preparing for his high-octane action flick, ‘Force 3.' The film, recently announced, has kicked off shooting. To nail his role, the actor is undergoing a major physical overhaul. He's been posting glimpses and updates for fans on his weight gain journey. He reportedly needs to reach 93 kg for the character.

Harshvardhan Rane's Instagram transformation post

Taking to Instagram, Harshvardhan showcases his impressive body transformation with a new photo. He added the caption: “Was 81 kg in STK and Deewaniyat. For #Force3 I was asked to be approximately 92 and reached 90 kg as of today. 2 more kg to go for the action scenes next month as the role's physical requirement." The post drew excited responses from fans. One commented, "Wowwww, respect for Harshvardhan, sir, national crush Harshvardhan, sir.” Another praised, “Most hardworking hero.”

Harshvardhan Rane's muhurat magic and announcement

Harshvardhan Rane recently announced ‘Force 3’ on social media. He leads the film with Tanya Maniktala as the female lead. The third installment of the action franchise has now started shooting. Rane posted a video from the muhurat puja on social media. On Instagram, he shared the video and wrote, “May the #Force3 be with us." Tanya Maniktala stands behind with folded hands. Harshvardhan brings a new chapter to the Force series, after Force and Force 2. Earlier, he shared a spiritual post about joining John for the action film. From a temple in Maharashtra, he posted a photo and wrote, “All I can do at this moment is thank this angel of a man called John Sir, while I look upwards and thank whoever is doing this from up there. I can’t wait to begin shooting in March 2026. (No other details till I begin the shoot.)"

Harshvardhan Rane in ‘Force 3’: Director and timeline

‘Force 3’ is directed by Bhav Dhulia, known for ‘The Freelancer,' and written by Simaab Hashmi. The franchise began with the original 'Force,' released in September 2011. The sequel arrived on big screens in November 2016, a few years later. That said, ‘Force 3’ is expected to release in cinemas around 2027.


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