Mumbai, Nov 5 (NationPress) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, currently enjoying tremendous box-office success with his latest film ‘Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat’, has officially joined the ‘Force’ franchise. The actor is scheduled to commence filming in March 2026.

On Wednesday, Rane shared a heartfelt moment on his Instagram Stories, posting a picture of himself seeking blessings at the Trimbakeshwar Temple near the revered city of Nashik in Maharashtra.

In his post, he expressed, “John Abraham locks Harshvardhan Rane to advance the FORCE franchise under his guidance. I can only extend my gratitude to this angel of a man named John sir, while looking up and thanking those above. I eagerly await the start of filming in March 2026. Further details will follow as the shoot commences (sic).”

Harsh’s addition marks a significant evolution in the ‘Force’ franchise, which includes the original ‘Force’ and its sequel, ‘Force 2’, alongside the upcoming installment.

Previously, Rane expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating again with director Milap Zaveri. He shared a photo of himself holding a diary titled 'Deewaniyat by Milap Zaveri'.

Rane remarked on his desire to work with Zaveri again, stating, “I trust Milap sir’s choice of my next massy script. If he offers it, I will sign my next heartland film with him without hesitation @milapzaveri (sic).”

Produced by Desi Movies Factory, ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ features Sonam Bajwa as the female lead opposite Rane. Released on October 21 during Diwali, the film explores the complex relationship between Vikramaditya, a powerful politician, and Adaa, a free-spirited actress.

The drama also stars Shaad Randhawa, Sachin Khedekar, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, and Rajesh Khera.

Following ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’, Rane will take the lead in Omung Kumar's ‘Silaa’, which also stars Sadia Khateeb as the female lead and Karanveer Mehra as the antagonist.