“Tehran” is a much-awaited Zee5 action thriller starring John Abraham in the lead role. The film will premiere directly on the OTT platform ZEE5 on 14 August 2025 on the occasion of Indian Independence Week. Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced under the banner of Maddock Films, the film will come directly on screen to the audience instead of a theatrical release.
Story and inspiration
The story of the film is inspired by real events, especially the 2012 bomb blast near the Israeli Embassy in Delhi. It tells a complex story of international espionage, political conspiracies and patriotism. John Abraham plays ACP Rajiv Kumar, who gets involved in a secret operation where layers of domestic and foreign politics and betrayal are revealed. The film shows whether Rajiv is a true patriot or an agent standing beyond the rules.
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Main cast and crew
Apart from John Abraham, the film also stars Manushi Chillar, Neeru Bajwa, Madhurima Tuli and Elnaaz Norouzi in lead roles. The screenplay is written by Ritesh Shah and Ashish Prakash Verma. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Shobhana Yadav and Sandeep Lelzel. The film has been shot in various locations like Delhi, Mumbai and Glasgow.
Theme and genre
“Tehran” is not just a typical action film; it tackles topics like loyalty , betrayal and international politics in the form of a tightly plotted psychological thriller. The trailer of the film shows intense action sequences, high-tension drama and emotional performances. The use of Hindi, Persian and English in the language further enhances the reality of the film. The line written on the poster of the film “Iran ki nazar me hijaak, Israel ne chhod, Bharat ne paraya kiya” perfectly depicts the situation of the main character.
Release and response
The film will be released directly on the ZEE5 OTT platform instead of releasing it in theatres. The reason for choosing OTT is the length of the film, multilingual dialogues and geopolitical subject matter. The trailer has received a positive response from the audience. This movie release will be part of the 14 August 2025.
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