Overview

• ZEE5 confirmed Tehran will debut exclusively on its platform on August 14, 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Week.
• The first-look poster released on July 31 depicts John Abraham in a bloodied, bearded avatar beneath the tagline “Hunted by Iran. Abandoned by Israel. Deserted by India.”
• The trailer, launched on August 1, introduces ACP Rajeev Kumar’s lone covert mission following a bombing and underscores the film’s geopolitical tensions.
• Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Maddock Films with Pacific Worldwide Films, the cast includes Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa and Elnaaz Norouzi.
• Originally slated for Republic Day 2023, the project underwent indefinite delays before shifting to a digital-first strategy that divided fans over its online-only debut.