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	== Marketing ==		== Marketing ==
	The official trailer released ahead of the premiere introduced the cross-border stakes involving ~~<nowiki>~~[[India]]~~</nowiki>~~, 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>		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>

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Mr.x: /* Reception */

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	== Marketing ==		== Marketing ==
	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>		The official trailer released ahead of the premiere introduced the cross-border stakes involving <nowiki>[[India]]</nowiki>, 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>

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	~~{{NeedsReview}}~~

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	}}		}}'''Tehran''' is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy 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. The film is inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, and it premiered directly on ZEE5 on 14 August 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day weekend.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tehran OTT release: When and where to watch John Abraham's geopolitical thriller globally 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 OTT: Here's why you should stream John Abraham's film on Independence Day weekend \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tehran-on-ott-heres-why-you-should-stream-john-abraham-film-on-independence-day-weekend-ottplay-101755074370353.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=2025-08-14 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran to premiere on ZEE5 this Independence Day \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/john-abraham-manushi-chhillar-starrer-tehran-premiere-zee5-independence-day-spy-thriller-rooted-real-events/ \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|date=2025-08-01 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>

	'''Tehran''' is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy 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. The film is inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, and it premiered directly on ZEE5 on 14 August 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day weekend.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tehran OTT release: When and where to watch John Abraham's geopolitical thriller globally 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 OTT: Here's why you should stream John Abraham's film on Independence Day weekend \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tehran-on-ott-heres-why-you-should-stream-john-abraham-film-on-independence-day-weekend-ottplay-101755074370353.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=2025-08-14 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran to premiere on ZEE5 this Independence Day \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/john-abraham-manushi-chhillar-starrer-tehran-premiere-zee5-independence-day-spy-thriller-rooted-real-events/ \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|date=2025-08-01 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==

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	[[Category:ZEE5 original films]]		[[Category:ZEE5 original films]]

	~~== Plot ==~~
	~~<!-- Add detailed plot when available. -->~~

	~~== Cast ==~~
	* John Abraham
	* Neeru Bajwa
	* Manushi Chhillar
	~~<!-- Add extended cast when reliably sourced. -->~~

	~~== Production ==~~
	~~=== Development ===~~
	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>

	~~=== Writing ===~~
	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>

	~~== Release ==~~
	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>

	~~== Reception ==~~
	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>

	~~== Marketing ==~~
	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>

	~~== External links ==~~
	* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21818782/ Tehran on IMDb]
	* [https://www.zee5.com/ ZEE5 (official platform)]

	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references/>~~

	~~[[Category:Indian films]]~~
	~~[[Category:Hindi-language films]]~~
	~~[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]~~
	~~[[Category:Indian spy films]]~~
	~~[[Category:2025 films]]~~
	~~[[Category:Maddock Films films]]~~
	~~[[Category:ZEE5 original films]]~~

	~~== Cast ==~~
	* John Abraham
	* Neeru Bajwa
	* Manushi Chhillar

	~~== Production ==~~
	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" />

	~~== Release ==~~
	~~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" />~~

	~~== Reception ==~~
	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.

	~~== External links ==~~
	* [Tehran on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/)
	* [Tehran official page on ZEE5](https://www.zee5.com/)

	~~== References ==~~
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

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	'''Tehran''' is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy 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. The film is inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, and it premiered directly on ZEE5 on 14 August 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day weekend.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tehran OTT release: When and where to watch John Abraham's geopolitical thriller globally 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 OTT: Here's why you should stream John Abraham's film on Independence Day weekend \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tehran-on-ott-heres-why-you-should-stream-john-abraham-film-on-independence-day-weekend-ottplay-101755074370353.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=2025-08-14 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran to premiere on ZEE5 this Independence Day \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/john-abraham-manushi-chhillar-starrer-tehran-premiere-zee5-independence-day-spy-thriller-rooted-real-events/ \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|date=2025-08-01 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>		'''Tehran''' is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy 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. The film is inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, and it premiered directly on ZEE5 on 14 August 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day weekend.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tehran OTT release: When and where to watch John Abraham's geopolitical thriller globally 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 OTT: Here's why you should stream John Abraham's film on Independence Day weekend \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tehran-on-ott-heres-why-you-should-stream-john-abraham-film-on-independence-day-weekend-ottplay-101755074370353.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=2025-08-14 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran to premiere on ZEE5 this Independence Day \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/john-abraham-manushi-chhillar-starrer-tehran-premiere-zee5-independence-day-spy-thriller-rooted-real-events/ \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|date=2025-08-01 \|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>

			== Plot ==
			<!-- Add detailed plot when available. -->

			== Cast ==
			* John Abraham
			* Neeru Bajwa
			* Manushi Chhillar
			<!-- Add extended cast when reliably sourced. -->

			== Production ==
			=== Development ===
			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>

			=== Writing ===
			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>

			== Release ==
			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>

			== Reception ==
			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>

			== Marketing ==
			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>

			== External links ==
			* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21818782/ Tehran on IMDb]
			* [https://www.zee5.com/ ZEE5 (official platform)]

			== References ==
			<references/>

			[[Category:Indian films]]
			[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
			[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
			[[Category:Indian spy films]]
			[[Category:2025 films]]
			[[Category:Maddock Films films]]
			[[Category:ZEE5 original films]]

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==

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'''Tehran''' is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy 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 name="Hindu">{{cite news |title=John Abraham starrer ''Tehran'' announced by Maddock Films |work=The Hindu |date=2022-02-22 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/john-abraham-tehran-announcement/article65075995.ece |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref> The film is inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats.<ref name="IndianExpress">{{cite news |title=Inspired by real-life incidents: Makers on ''Tehran'' |work=Indian Express |date=2022-03-01 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/john-abraham-tehran-real-life-incidents-7799898/ |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title=The John Abraham-led spy thriller ''Tehran'' begins filming |work=Times of India |date=2023-01-10 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/john-abraham-tehran-shoot-begins/articleshow/96888814.cms |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref> The film premiered on ZEE5 on 14 August 2025.<ref name="HT">{{cite news |title=''Tehran'' to premiere on ZEE5 this Independence Day |work=Hindustan Times |date=2025-08-10 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tehran-premiere-on-zee5-101660111995563.html |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* John Abraham
* Neeru Bajwa
* Manushi Chhillar

== Production ==
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" />

== Release ==
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" />

== Reception ==
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.

== External links ==
* [Tehran on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/)
* [Tehran official page on ZEE5](https://www.zee5.com/)

== References ==
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