Before Vedaa, 10 times John Abraham astonished us with his action roles

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1. Madras Cafe (2013)

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2. Dhoom (2004)

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Parmanu

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Batla House (2019)

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Force (2011)

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Dishoom (2016)

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Pathan (2023)

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Ek Villain Returns (2022

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Race 2 (2013)

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