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John Abraham

John Abraham

Actor and producer, also writer · Born December 17, 1972 (53) · Kochi, Kerala, India

John Abraham (born December 17, 1972) is an Indian film actor, producer and a former model who appears in Hindi films. After modelling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. This was followed by his first commercial success, Dhoom (2004). He received two Filmfare Award nominations, for his negative roles in Dhoom, and in Zinda (2006). He later appeared in the major critical success Water (2005). He was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Baabul (2006). Since then, Abraham has starred in many critically and commercially successful films including Dostana (2008), New York (2009), Force (2011), Shootout at Wadala (2013), Madras Cafe (2013) and Welcome Back (2015). His second film as a producer was Madras Cafe, which garnered critical acclaim. His athletic and muscular physique has contributed to his status as one of the most influential sex symbols in Bollywood. He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC. Apart from acting, Abraham has often performed many dangerous stunts in his films.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 17, 1972 (53)
From
Kochi, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor and producer, also writer
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 68 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 5% in 30 days

What are John Abraham's films like?

Across their 35 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action18 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
36%
Bonds
25%
Self
17%
Survival
12%
Power
6%
Ideas
3%
Society
1%
Justice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge7 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 35 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 12 · Serious 8 · Dark 15

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 14 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 12

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 10 · Intense 22

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 23 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 20 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 22 · Relentless 11

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 21 · Full focus 6

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 9 · Affecting 13 · Heavy 13

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 25 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

26 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 13 of 26 analyzed roles.

Hero
13 of 26
Shadow
7 of 26
Shapeshifter
3 of 26
Mentor
2 of 26
Ally
1 of 26
Show the 26 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
27
Thrilling
13
Melancholic
12
Romantic
10
Joyful
6
Other
31

How their films linger

Bittersweet13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 10 with a twist

  • Happy15
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic5
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch John Abraham's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 27 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Abraham's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

68 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 17 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Force 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    Producer · as ACP Yashvardhan Singh

  • Tehran(2025)

    as ACP Rajeev Kumar

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Test Subject V(2025)

    Producer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Diplomat(2025)

    Producer · as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Vedaa(2024)

    Producer · as Abhimanyu Kanwar

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Woh Bhi Din The (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Producer · as Older Rahul Sinha

  • Pathaan(2023)

    as Jim

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Tara vs Bilal(2022)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Mike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Producer

  • Ek Villain Returns(2022)

    as Bhairav Purohit

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Attack(2022)

    Producer · Story · as Arjun Shergill

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Satyameva Jayate 2(2021)

    as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Sardar Ka Grandson(2021)

    Producer · as Gursher Singh

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Mumbai Saga(2021)

    as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Pagalpanti(2019)

    as Raj Kishore

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Batla House(2019)

    Producer · as Sanjay Kumar

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Romeo Akbar Walter(2019)

    as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Savita Damodar Paranjpe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Producer

  • Satyameva Jayate(2018)

    as Virendra Kumar Singh

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Producer · as Capt. Ashwat Raina

  • Force 2(2016)

    Producer · as ACP Yashvardhan

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Dishoom(2016)

    as Kabir Shergill

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Rocky Handsome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Producer · as Kabir Ahlawat

  • Wazir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as S.P.

  • Welcome Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ajju Bhai / Ajay

  • Madras Cafe(2013)

    Producer · as Major Vikram Singh

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Shootout at Wadala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Playback Singer · as Manya Surve

  • I, Me aur Main (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ishaan Sabharwal

  • Race 2(2013)

    as Armaan Malik

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Vicky Donor(2012)

    Producer · as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Housefull 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Jolly 2 / Max

  • Desi Boyz(2011)

    as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Force(2011)

    as ACP Yashvardhan

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • 7 Khoon Maaf(2011)

    as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Jhootha Hi Sahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Siddharth

  • Aashayein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Rahul

  • New York(2009)

    as Sameer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Dostana(2008)

    as Kunal Chauhan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Little Zizou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Arjun

  • Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sunny Bhasin

  • No Smoking(2007)

    as K

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Hattrick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as (cameo)

  • Salaam-E-Ishq(2007)

    as Ashutosh Raina

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Kabul Express(2006)

    as Suhel Khan

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Baabul(2006)

    as Rajat Verma

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna(2006)

    as Guest Appearance

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Taxi No. 9211 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Jai Mittal

  • Zinda(2005)

    as Rohit Chopra

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Shikhar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as John Abraham

  • Water (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Narayan

  • Garam Masala(2005)

    as Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Viruddh... Family Comes First (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Amar Patwardhan

  • Kaal(2005)

    as Krish Thapar

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Karam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as John

  • Elaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Abhimanyu

  • Madhoshi(2004)

    as Aman

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Dhoom(2004)

    as Kabir

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Lakeer: Forbidden Lines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Saahil

  • Aetbaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Aryan Trivedi

  • Paap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Shiven

  • Saaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar

  • Jism (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kabir Lal

  • Afra Tafri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Duryodhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Producer · Actor

  • Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Maria IPS (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Rakesh Maria

  • Munkeeman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Untitled Shivam Nair Film (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles, 60 of them dated from 2003 to 2025; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Pathaan (2023)

$113M worldwide

Highest rated

Vicky Donor (2012)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Pathaan (2023)

Film career

20032025

Peak 2006 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 24 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2003Screen debut· Jism
  • 2004First top-billed film· Dhoom
  • 2022Career best· Attack

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting63 of 67: 50 only acting, 13 with another role · typical Midcredits score55thWriting1 of 67: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing16 of 67: 4 only producing, 12 with another role · typical Midcredits score74thOther crew1 of 67: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

67 titles, 13 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 12 of them.

By decade

2000s26 · acting2010s22 · 20 acting · 8 crew2020s12 · 10 acting · 7 crew

Billing

usually 1st · top billed in 57% of 37 roles
03081318

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do John Abraham's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 35 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 47th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Approval · how many liked their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Reach · how many have seen their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 35 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021)

99th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, producer

Vicky Donor (2012)

Midcredits 93rd · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 59/100 in their films, across 34 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 34. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is John Abraham's work okay for kids?

Across up to 22 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore9 titles34–73 · median 61 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity22 titles18–54 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity8 titles22–50 · median 29 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs8 titles21–56 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense9 titles50–82 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does John Abraham work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Abraham's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bhushan Kumar shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles