Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson has dedicated his latest film, The Smashing Machine, to the memory of 15 friends he lost to addiction and suicide over the past two decades.

In an interview with Variety, the 53-year-old actor said the biopic, which portrays the life of legendary UFC fighter Mark Kerr, reflects not only Kerr's journey but also the struggles of countless people battling mental health issues. "In a way, The Smashing Machine is a love letter to the men and women who struggle, who have made it on the other side, and who didn't," Johnson said.

Johnson, who has been open about his own battles with depression, revealed that losing friends over the years deeply influenced the proj...