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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Arun Gopalan}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Tehran
| image = Tehran film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Official release poster
| director = Arun Gopalan
| writer = {{ubl | [[Ritesh Shah]] | Ashish P. Verma | Bindni Karia}}
| producer = {{ubl| [[Dinesh Vijan]] | Shobhna Yadav | Sandeep Leyzell }}
| starring = {{ubl | [[John Abraham]] | [[Neeru Bajwa]] | [[Manushi Chhillar]] }}
| cinematography = {{ubl | Ievgen Gubrebko | Andre Menezes}}
| editing = Akshara Prabhakar
| music = '''Score:''' Ketan Sodha '''Songs:''' [[Tanishk Bagchi]] [[Dhruv Ghanekar]]
| studio = {{ubl|[[Maddock Films]]|Bake My Cake Films}}
| distributor = [[ZEE5]] [[Netflix]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|08|14}}
| runtime = 116 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 August 2025 |title=''Tehran'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/tehran-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmyndez |access-date=27 August 2025 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Tehran''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Spy film|spy]] [[Action-thriller|action thriller film]] directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by [[Dinesh Vijan]], Shobhna Yadav and Sandeep Leyzell. It stars [[John Abraham]], [[Neeru Bajwa]] and [[Manushi Chhillar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tehran Movie {{!}} Review, Cast, Trailer |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/tehran-movie-115204 |website=[[NDTV|Gadgets 360]] |access-date=9 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> The film was based on the [[2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats]].<ref>{{cite news |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 |access-date=9 August 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 August 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=John Abraham calls Tehran 'a relevant geo-political film': 'If you're invested in Russia-Ukraine crisis…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/john-abraham-to-begin-tehran-in-june-after-wrapping-up-pathaan-7852739/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |date=4 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The film premiered on [[ZEE5]] on 14 August 2025,<ref>{{cite web |date=28 March 2025 |title=John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran to premiere on ZEE5 this Independence Day: A spy thriller rooted in real events|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/john-abraham-manushi-chhillar-starrer-tehran-premiere-zee5-independence-day-spy-thriller-rooted-real-events/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and on [[Netflix]] on 27 August 2025.<ref name=NF>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/tehran-ott-release-john-abraham-film-lands-on-another-streaming-platform-within-two-weeks-article-152533883|title=Tehran OTT Release: John Abraham Film Lands On Another Streaming Platform Within Two Weeks|website=[[Times Now]]|access-date=27 August 2025}}</ref>

== Plot==
[[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Rajeev Kumar, an officer in Delhi’s Special Cell, investigates a bomb blast in 2012 that kills a young girl he personally knew. Deeply shaken, he takes the case forward with a personal motive.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tehran (2025) now streaming on ZEE5|url=https://www.timesprime.com/blog/tehran-2025--spy-thriller-now-streaming-on-zee5-123363309|website=Times Prime|date=15 August 2025|access-date=2 September 2025}}</ref>

The trail of evidence draws him into international espionage involving India, Iran, and Israel. As he pursues the truth, Rajeev finds himself deserted by his own country and targeted by Iranian intelligence forces.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tehran movie review: John Abraham rides a subdued, biting thriller|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/review/2025/Aug/15/tehran-movie-review-john-abraham-rides-a-subdued-biting-thriller|website=Cinema Express|date=15 August 2025|access-date=2 September 2025}}</ref>

Forced to act independently, he goes rogue, balancing professional duty with personal grief. His journey spans several countries, exposing betrayals and fragile alliances in the backdrop of a geopolitical power struggle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tehran audience review: John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar’s spy thriller impresses internet|url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/tehran-audience-review-john-abraham-manushi-chhillars-spy-thriller-impresses-internet-dont-waste-time-on-war-2-11755333123228.html|website=Mint|date=16 August 2025|access-date=2 September 2025}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[John Abraham]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] Rajeev Kumar, Vandana's husband
* [[Neeru Bajwa]] as Sheilaja
* [[Manushi Chhillar]] as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Divya Rana
* Hadi Khanjanpour as Afshar Hosseini
* [[Madhurima Tuli]] as Vandana Kumar, Rajeev's wife
* [[Alyy Khan]] as Neeraj
* [[Elnaaz Norouzi]] as Layla
* Dinkar Sharma as SI Vijay
* [[Qaushiq Mukherjee|Quashiq Mukherjee]] as Himadri
* Adam Karst as Tamir
* Ido Samuel as Yusuf
* Ashwin Kaushal as Dharmesh Jain
* Sushil Khatri as Police Commissioner
* Allon Sylvain as Syed Ali
* Farhad Kholgi as Mahmoud Alavi
* Aaradhya Tiwari as Flower Girl

== Production ==
The film was announced on 11 July 2022 by the makers through an announcement video featuring the first look of [[John Abraham]] from the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/john-abraham-unveils-first-look-tehran-commences-shoot/ |title=John Abraham unveils first look of Tehran, commences shoot |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=11 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=John Abraham reveals first look from new film Tehran, watch video |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/john-abraham-reveals-first-look-from-new-film-tehran-watch-video-101657514403192.html |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=11 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> On 19 July 2022 [[Manushi Chhillar]] was announced as the leading female actor of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/manushi-chhillar-joins-john-abraham-dinesh-vijans-tehran-see-photos/ |title=Manushi Chhillar joins John Abraham in Dinesh Vijan's Tehran, see photos |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=19 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bhat |first=Mumtaz Hussain |title=John Abraham refuses to work with Sajid Khan, rejects offer |url=https://www.siasat.com/john-abraham-refuses-to-work-with-sajid-khan-rejects-offer-2570654/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=[[The Siasat Daily]] |date=17 April 2023}}</ref> Manushi joined the casting in July 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manushi Chhillar joins John Abraham's action thriller 'Tehran' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/manushi-chhillar-joins-john-abrahams-action-thriller-tehran/article65657329.ece |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |url-access=subscription |date=19 July 2022 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Mukherjee |first=Anindita |title=Manushi Chhillar in short hair, gun in hand, joins John Abraham's Tehran shoot. See BTS pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/manushi-chhillar-in-short-hair-gun-in-hand-joins-john-abraham-s-tehran-shoot-see-bts-pics-1977310-2022-07-19 |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=[[India Today]] |date=19 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] commenced in July 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Keshri |first=Shweta |title=John Abraham begins shooting for Tehran, film to clash with SRK's Pathaan in theatres |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/john-abraham-begins-shooting-for-tehran-film-to-clash-with-srk-s-pathaan-in-theatres-1974371-2022-07-11 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=[[India Today]] |date=11 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Tehran Shoot Begins {{!}} John Abraham {{!}} Dinesh Vijan {{!}} Arun Gopalan {{!}} Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/tehran-shoot-begins-john-abraham-dinesh-vijan-arun-gopalan/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=9 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Filming began on 11 July 2022 in [[Tehran]], [[Iran]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/john-abraham-reveals-first-look-from-new-film-tehran-watch-video-101657514403192.html |title=John Abraham reveals first look from new film Tehran, watch video |date=11 July 2022 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The second schedule began in August 2022 and the third schedule began in September.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/manushi-chhillar-kicks-off-second-schedule-tehran-interesting-film-different-role/ |title=Manushi Chhillar kicks off second schedule of Tehran: 'It's an interesting film and a different role for me' |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=9 August 2022}}</ref> Filming wrapped up in October 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/john-abraham-says-its-a-wrap-as-he-finishes-shooting-for-tehran-watch-video-2285704-2022-10-15 |title=John Abraham says 'it's a wrap' as he finishes shooting for Tehran. Watch video |website=India Today |date=15 October 2022 }}</ref> The film has been extensively shot in [[Glasgow]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Delhi]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Mitchell |first=Nicole |title=Filming continues for Bollywood film Tehran |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/20284220.filming-continues-glasgow-bollywood-film-tehran/ |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=[[Glasgow Times]] |date=16 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/manushi-chhillar-goes-sleepless-15-nights-john-abraham-starrer-tehran-calls-enriching-experience/ |title=Manushi Chhillar goes sleepless for 15 nights for John Abraham starrr Tehran; calls it an 'enriching experience' |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=14 October 2022}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Tehran
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Tanishk Bagchi]] and [[Dhruv Ghanekar]]
| released = 29 August 2025
| recorded = 2024–2025
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=17|s=01}}
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|XJlrKgICt7g|Tehran - Full Album}}
}}
}}

The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]] and [[Dhruv Ghanekar]] lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]] and [[Ishitta Arun]] while the [[background score]] is composed by Ketan Sodha.

The first single titled "Ishq Bukhaar" was released on 7 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tehran song Ishq Bukhaar: Elnaaz Norouzi brings heat, power & glam in John Abraham starrer|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tehran-song-ishq-bukhaar-elnaaz-norouzi-brings-heat-power-glam-in-john-abraham-starrer-13921840.html |access-date=9 August 2025 |work=Firstpost}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 17:01
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ishq Bukhaar
| extra1 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[B Praak]]
| length1 = 3:07
| title2 = Yaar Bichhda
| extra2 = [[Afsana Khan]]
| length2 = 4:03
| title3 = Tehran Theme Track
| extra3 = Instrumental
| length3 = 2:47
| title4 = Hasraton Ke Baazar
| note4 = Music by [[Dhruv Ghanekar]] and lyrics by [[Ishitta Arun]]
| extra4 = Niranjan Menon
| length4 = 2:41
| title5 = Yaar Bichhda
| note5 = Male Version
| extra5 = Ashok Maskin
| length5 = 4:23
}}

==Release==
The film was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on 26 January 2023, but was later postponed to April 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2023 |title=From 'Stree 2' to ' Tehran', a look at the Maddock Films' exciting line-up |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/from-stree-2-to-tehran-a-look-at-the-maddock-films-exciting-lineup/articleshow/104146023.cms?from=mdr |access-date=19 August 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> After several delays, it was eventually released on 14 August 2025 on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Abraham's action-packed Tehran set to drop on OTT: Check out similar intense action thrillers |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/john-abraham-s-action-packed-tehran-set-to-drop-on-ott-check-out-similar-intense-action-thrillers-ottplay-101754132169013.html |access-date=3 August 2025 |work=Hindustan Times|date=2 August 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Two weeks later, it premiered on [[Netflix]] as well.<ref name=NF/>

==Reception==
Tushar Joshi from ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, noting that it sensitively portrayed ordinary people caught in the crossfire of war. He highlighted that the screenplay emphasized the human cost of conflict while also praising the action sequences and cinematography.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/john-abraham-tehran-movie-review-geopolitical-thriller-india-iran-israel-conflict-2771280-2025-08-14|title=Tehran review: John Abraham's geopolitical thriller is a terrific watch|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref> Ronak Kotecha from [[The Times of India|''The Times Of India'']] rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Overall, Tehran is a worthwhile watch for fans of geopolitical thrillers who are willing to pay attention and follow a layered narrative. It doesn't always clarify every thread, but its realism, strong performances and relentless pace make it an engaging spy drama."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tehran Movie Review: A tense and timely spy thriller rooted in real events |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tehran/ottmoviereview/123287597.cms |access-date=17 August 2025 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy from ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, commending its portrayal of the geopolitical tension between Iran and [[Israel]], as well as Abraham's performance, the script, and the cinematography. However, she also noted that the film's slow-burn nature may lead some viewers to perceive it as documentary-like.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tehran-movie-review-john-abraham-and-manushi-chhillars-spy-thriller-is-intense-engaging-and-sharp-13924581.html|title='Tehran' Movie Review: John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar's spy thriller is intense, engaging and sharp|website=[[Firstpost]]|access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] from ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "What John Abraham, whose impassivity helps his character feel as real as it can when done with reel-drama, manages to pull off here is noteworthy."<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 August 2025 |title=Tehran review: This John Abraham-starrer is a compelling spy drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/tehran-movie-review-this-john-abraham-starrer-is-a-compelling-spy-drama-10189537/ |access-date=17 August 2025 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5, commending the action, production design, costumes, visual effects, and editing. However, the review noted that Chhillar was underutilized, and while Abraham excelled in action sequences, his emotional performance was described as average.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tehran/critic-review/tehran-movie-review/tehran-is-a-decent-espionage-drama/|title=Tehran Movie Review: TEHRAN is a decent espionage drama.|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt21818782}}

* [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/tehran/0-0-1z5797649 ''Tehran''] on [[ZEE5]]

* [https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81577018 ''Tehran''] on [[Netflix]]

*{{Bollywood Hungama movie|Tehran}}
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