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| [[Category:Maddock Films films]] | | [[Category:Maddock Films films]] |
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| == Plot ==
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| == Cast ==
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| * John Abraham
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| * Neeru Bajwa
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| * Manushi Chhillar
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| == Production ==
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| === Development ===
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| The project was announced by Maddock Films, positioning it as a geopolitical spy thriller influenced by real events from 2012 involving attacks on Israeli diplomats.<ref>{{cite web |title='Tehran' trailer out: John Abraham takes on a life-threatening mission across borders |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tehran-trailer-out-john-abraham-takes-on-a-life-threatening-mission-across-borders/articleshow/123043134.cms |website=The Times of India |date=2025-08-04 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran true story: John Abraham's film inspired by 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats |url=https://indiatimes.com/trending/tehran-movie-true-story-john-abraham-film-inspired-by-2012-attacks-israeli-diplomats-bomb-explosions-zee5-666768.html |website=IndiaTimes |date=2025-08-15 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>
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| === Writing ===
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| Credits for writing and screenplay include Ritesh Shah, Ashish P. Verma, and Bindni Karia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tehran |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran review: Action film addresses ethical complexities of espionage |url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/tehran-review-john-abraham-spy-film-espionage-action-manushi-chhillar-11755410275435.html |website=Mint |date=2025-08-16 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>
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| == Release ==
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| The film premiered directly on ZEE5 on 14 August 2025 for India and select international territories, aligning with the Independence Day weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran OTT release: When and where to watch after its ZEE5 premiere |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tehran-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-john-abrahams-geopolitical-thriller-globally-after-its-zee5-premiere/articleshow/123397730.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=2025-08-19 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran on ZEE5 Global: John Abraham leads Maddock's high-stakes thriller |url=https://filmeshilmy.com/2025/08/01/tehran-tehran-on-zee5-global-john-abraham-leads-maddocks-high-stakes-geo-political-thriller-this-independence-day/ |website=FilmEshilmy |date=2025-08-01 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>
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| == Reception ==
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| Early reviews were mixed-to-positive, with praise for the grounded espionage tone and action, and criticism from some quarters regarding narrative choices. Indian Express discussed the film’s real-events backdrop and critiqued aspects of the storytelling,<ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran: John Abraham's geopolitical thriller isn't smarter than a fifth grader |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tehran-john-abraham-geopolitical-thriller-isnt-smart-10200444/ |website=The Indian Express |date=2025-08-22 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref> while Mint highlighted the ethical quandaries at the heart of the spy narrative.<ref>{{cite web |title='Tehran' review: Action film addresses the ethical complexities of espionage |url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/tehran-review-john-abraham-spy-film-espionage-action-manushi-chhillar-11755410275435.html |website=Mint |date=2025-08-16 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>
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| == Marketing ==
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| The official trailer released ahead of the premiere introduced the cross-border stakes involving India, Iran and Israel, and featured the lead cast in action-heavy sequences.<ref>{{cite web |title=‘Tehran’ trailer out: John Abraham takes on a life-threatening mission across borders |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tehran-trailer-out-john-abraham-takes-on-a-life-threatening-mission-across-borders/articleshow/123043134.cms |website=The Times of India |date=2025-08-04 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzr_F0NJMRs |website=YouTube |date=2025-08-03 |access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>
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| == External links ==
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| * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21818782/ Tehran on IMDb]
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| * [https://www.zee5.com/ ZEE5 (official platform)]
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:Indian films]]
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| [[Category:Hindi-language films]]
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| [[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
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| [[Category:Indian spy films]]
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| [[Category:2025 films]]
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| [[Category:Maddock Films films]]
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| [[Category:ZEE5 original films]]
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| == Cast ==
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| * John Abraham
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| * Neeru Bajwa
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| * Manushi Chhillar
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| == Production ==
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| In February 2022, Maddock Films officially announced ''Tehran'' with John Abraham in the lead role.<ref name="Hindu" /> The story was said to be inspired by international incidents, particularly the 2012 Israeli diplomat attacks in India.<ref name="IndianExpress" /> Principal photography began in mid-2022 and took place across various international locations including Delhi and Eastern Europe. Neeru Bajwa and Manushi Chhillar joined the cast in 2023.<ref name="TOI" />
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| == Release ==
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| The film was initially expected for a theatrical release but was later acquired by ZEE5. It premiered digitally on 14 August 2025, timed around India’s Independence Day weekend.<ref name="HT" />
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| == Reception ==
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| Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised John Abraham’s performance and the realistic action sequences, while the screenplay received some criticism for pacing issues.
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| == External links ==
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| * [Tehran on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/)
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| * [Tehran official page on ZEE5](https://www.zee5.com/)
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| == References ==
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| {{Reflist}}
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