A look at how John Abraham has quiet mastered one very specific role : the brood national hero in a courting .

Some actors do romance. Some do comedy. And then there’s John Abraham—who doesbrooding while saving the country in slim-fit suitslike he was born for it. He doesn’t yell. He doesn’t flinch. He just walks in, stares intensely, and next thing you know, the enemy has surrendered, and he still hasn’t said more than five words.

Whether he’s dodging bullets or dodging feelings, these are the films where John Abraham proves you don’t need to smile when you’re busy saving the country.

1.Madras Cafe(2013)

2.RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter(2019)

3.Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran(2018)

4.Batla House(2019)

5.Force(2011)

6.Attack(2022)

7. Satyameva Jayate (2018)

8.The Diplomat(2025)

So the next time someone says John Abraham doesn’t “do” range, remind them that it takes serious range to play the same serious man in 8 different ways. Especially when each one could take down a threat, save the country, and still make it to dinner in a suit.

Man in glasses and traditional vest looks seriously at someone, standing in a warmly lit room with framed photos on the wall

People walking through a crowded, rustic area with boats; wearing casual, expedition-style clothes with cameras and gear

Person with a mustache looks intently into the distance, appearing thoughtful

Person with a mustache tears up while saluting solemnly, conveying deep emotion and respect

A group of serious-looking men with mustaches stand in a hallway. One man, front and center, appears surprised. Text at the bottom reads "WHAT??"

A muscular man runs outdoors, appearing determined and focused, with another person in the background

Man in a light suit and yellow shirt sits in an office chair, looking surprised and holding a phone. A woman stands nearby, out of focus

Person with glasses and red tilak on forehead appears contemplative in traditional attire at a festive event

Person in a tie working at a desk, focused on paperwork and writing notes