John Abraham Expresses Pride in "Vedaa" Despite Box Office Disappointment

Mumbai,In a recent interview with Radio City, actor John Abraham shared his mixed emotions regarding the commercial performance of his latest film, Vedaa. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the film, which tackles the heavy and sensitive subject of rape and its aftermath, drew inspiration from real-life cases to shed light on the pervasive nature of this crime.

Abraham, who expressed disappointment over the film's lackluster box office reception, remained steadfast in his pride for the project. "It's a brave film to do. I wanted to work with Nikkhil again after Batla House," he stated. "We've told it entertainingly, but there's no getting around the fact that the subject is heavy. And if people aren't interested in watching films with heavy subjects, that's their choice. I respect it. But you have to face the subject at the end of the day."

Despite the film's commercial failure, Abraham remains optimistic about its impact. He emphasized the significance of the film's message and the quality of work behind the scenes. “I’m very proud that we made a very good film. This is possibly Nikkhil and my best work together. Often, there’s regret when your film doesn’t work commercially. You feel bad. Usually, it stems from uncertainty about the film itself. But with Vedaa, we’ve got practically everything right. Our cast has performed brilliantly, every department, from cinematography to action, has done well. People will find things to complain about with the screenplay, and that’s fine. We respect everybody’s point of view. But I’m proud we’ve made a good film.”

Abraham highlighted his satisfaction with the film’s overall production, acknowledging that while the screenplay may have received mixed reviews, he remains confident in the film's quality and its important subject matter.

Looking ahead, John Abraham is set to star in his upcoming project, Tehran.