Tehran 2025

Tehran (2025) is a riveting geopolitical action-thriller starring John Abraham, airing exclusively on ZEE5. Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Maddock Films, the film is loosely based on the 2012 coordinated bomb attacks on Israeli diplomats across New Delhi, Tbilisi, and Bangkok. With a tight narrative, emotional depth, and simmering tension, Tehran elevates the spy genre beyond typical action fare

Plot & Premise

The story kicks off with a devastating bomb blast outside the Israeli embassy in Delhi, killing a young flower-seller—a girl whom DCP Rajeev Kumar (John Abraham) had just spoken to. The investigation launches him into the murky world of international espionage, unravelling a covert plot that stretches across borders and ideologies.

Cast & Characters

John Abraham as DCP Rajeev Kumar—a troubled yet determined investigator

Neeru Bajwa as the poised and authoritative diplomat Sheilaja

Manushi Chhillar as SI Divya Rana, pivotal to a key story twist

Hadi Khajanpour as Asraf Khan—the chillingly calm antagonist

Additional cast includes Madhurima Tuli, Adam Karst, and others who enrich the film’s tension and global flavor

Why Tehran Stands Out

Complex Espionage: Eschews melodrama for a driven, morally complex narrative

John Abraham’s Nuanced Turn: Delivers one of his most restrained and powerful performances to date

Realism Over Flash: Action scenes are contained, believable, and emotionally grounded

Layered Script: Tackles geopolitical dilemmas with subtlety and authenticity, avoiding over-simplification