John Abraham is set to make his OTT debut with the film ‘Tehran’, which is based on true events. The movie is set against the backdrop of the 2012 bomb explosion near the Israeli Embassy in Delhi and focuses on ACP Rajeev Kumar, who gets pulled into a covert operation. Even though it seems like ‘Tehran’ has been made for big screens, the makers have decided to release it directly on OTT.
Tehran OTT Release Date:
Tehran will release on Zee5 on August 14, a day before Independence Day 2025.
John Abraham, in an official statement, called his role in ‘Tehran’ intense and layered. He said, “Tehran is a truly global film—rooted in real events but resonating far beyond borders. Playing ACP Rajeev Kumar in Tehran has been one of the most intense and layered roles of my career, as he is not your conventional patriot. He’s a man constantly torn between duty and conscience, and that moral conflict is what makes this story so compelling.”
He added, “This film isn’t about good versus evil—it’s about navigating the grey. I’m proud to be part of a project that dares to explore these complexities, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience it this Independence Day on ZEE5. I am also thankful to ZEE5 for giving a global platform to this film because, in all honesty, Tehran is India’s first international film”.
Director Arun Gopalan further shared, “Tehran, to me, is a mirror held up to a fractured world. A story about shifting loyalties, blurred identities, and the human cost hidden in the shadows of global politics. We approached it with honesty and restraint because the truth it draws from is far from fiction. Every decision these characters make carries weight; every silence, every betrayal leaves a mark. I’m thankful to John, Manushi, and the cast for stepping into this world with such courage and authenticity. More than a spy thriller, Tehran is a tense, adrenaline-charged ride that forces you to ask: whose truth do you believe?”
The movie also stars Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, and Madhurima Tuli in the lead roles.
