Blood sweat & bruises: Sidharth Malhotra shares glimpse of gritty action in Indian Police Force

Rohit Shetty's much-anticipated OTT directorial debut, "Indian Police Force," made its debut earlier this month, and the series, featuring an ensemble cast led by Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty, and Vivek Oberoi, has garnered positive reviews from audiences. The intense portrayal of DCP Kabir Malik by Sidharth Malhotra, coupled with hardcore action sequences, has particularly resonated with fans. Now, a recently surfaced behind-the-scenes video provides a sneak peek into the making of this impactful character.

The behind-the-scenes video of "Indian Police Force" showcases the meticulous efforts put into crafting Sidharth Malhotra's character, DCP Kabir Malik, to exude fierceness on-screen. In the video, Rohit Shetty is seen directing the actor, who confidently tackles the action sequences, including one on a cruise.

The footage features a particularly intense breaking-the-glass action sequence that results in the actor sustaining injuries on his arms. Addressing the audience, Sidharth Malhotra showcases his bruised arm and humorously remarks, "Well, this is what happens when you are doing a Rohit Shetty action film. This is when the glass breaks, but bear the pain and give your blood and sweat to do a Rohit Shetty action film."

The video also provides a closer look at an action sequence set in what appears to be a river. Reflecting on the experience, the actor states, "This is what happens when you make India's biggest action series, hard-core raw action at all different levels, and I'm loving working with Rohit Shetty sir and his team."

Sharing the behind-the-scenes glimpse on his Instagram stories, Sidharth Malhotra captions it, "A glimpse of what it took to be DCP Kabir Malik, as envisioned by @itsrohitshetty (accompanied by a fist emoji) #IndianPoliceForce."

The cop-drama series is co-directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash, the series features a stellar cast, including Mukesh Rishi, Shweta Ashok Tiwari, Mrinal Ruchir Kulkarni, Nikitin Dheer, Mayyank Taandon, Vaidehi Parashurami, Sharad Kelkar, Ritu Raj Singh, and Isha Talwar. The series promises action-packed entertainment with a riveting storyline.