Got ‘Force 3’ & ‘Bhakshak’ due to ‘Undekhi’, says actor Surya Sharma

Actor Surya Sharma says his breakout role in the crime thriller series Undekhi has not only got him recognition but even opened doors to new work opportunities including John Abraham-starrer Force 3, in which he plays the antagonist.

The actor gained wide popularity for his portrayal of Rinku in Undekhi, headlined by Harsh Chhaya, who plays Papaji.

“After that (Undekhi), many things have opened up for me, I’ve done many shows, I was part of a film titled, Bhakshak, it’s on Netflix and now, I’m doing Force 3. I play antagonist in it.

“This is my debut film, and Force 3 will be screened (in theatres) for the first time. I’m hopeful that more people will watch it and give me good work, this is what I can wish for,” Sharma, who has reprised his role of Rinku in the fourth season of Undekhi, told in an interview.

Written by Simaab Hashmi, Force 3, is directed by Bhav Dhulia, known for Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.

The Force franchise started in 2011, featuring Abraham in the lead role. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, it also starred Genelia D’Souza alongside the actor and was a remake of the 2003 Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha. The second instalment, led by Abraham, released in 2016 and featured Sonakshi Sinha.

“Undekhi definitely helped me in many ways, especially career-wise. We all can’t just go and say, ‘I’m an actor’, the validation comes from the audience, the love comes from the audience, then you feel it, when you go out,” Sharma, who has acted in projects like Hostages, and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, said.

Set in Manali, the series follows the cat-and-mouse chase between DSP Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) and the Atwal family, with Chhaya playing a leading role of Papaji.

Following the release of Undekhi in 2020, Sharma said that the roles offered to him have predominantly been grey.

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“People are still coming to me keeping in mind that I can play great characters nicely, and maybe not do a lover boy role. But I’m okay with it because it’s not in my hand to convince them that I’ll play a good lover or a soldier, I just want to do the best I can.”

Sharma credits the success of Undekhi to its nuanced storytelling and the complex dynamics between its characters.

“…This show keeps you on the edge always, like what’s next, especially the cliffhangers of the episodes (are good),” he said.

Undekhi: The Final Battle also stars Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Varun Badola, Ankur Rathee, Shivjyoti Rajput and Gautam Rode.

It is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia and directed by Ashish R Shukla.