Tehran Trailer Out: John Abraham Returns in a High‑Stakes Spy Thriller

Tehran Trailer Out: The long‑awaited trailer for Tehran, starring John Abraham, dropped on August 1, 2025. Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Maddock Films in collaboration with Bake My Cake Films, Tehran will stream exclusively on ZEE5 starting August 14, highlighting its OTT premiere during India’s Independence Week.

John Abraham’s Tehran Trailer Unveils Lone-Wolf Mission

The trailer opens with savage bomb blasts across India, Georgia, and Thailand. John Abraham plays ACP Rajeev Kumar, a Delhi Police officer sent on a covert mission. Abandoned by India, hunted by Iran, and disregarded by Israel, his character operates with no backup—a lone wolf in a geopolitical battlefield.

John’s Tehran Teaser Sparks Buzz, Outshines War 2

The teaser establishes tension and moral ambiguity. It asks: Is Rajeev a rogue agent or the country’s best hope? Fans on social media praised John’s performance and the scale of the film. Many even voiced regret that Tehran wouldn’t hit theaters, calling it “much better than War 2” and deserving a full big‑screen experience.

Tehran traces its roots to a real incident—a 2012 bomb near the Israeli embassy in Delhi. The story escalates into a multinational thriller involving intelligence, betrayal, and survival. Alongside John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, and Madhurima Tuli play key roles, drawing layers of intrigue to the narrative.

Initially scheduled for a theatrical release in 2023, the film was delayed indefinitely. The makers ultimately opted for a digital debut, citing its under‑two‑hour runtime and multilingual dialogues in Farsi and English, which they felt fitted better with the OTT audience.

What makes Tehran stand out?

• John Abraham’s raw intensity: his most complex role yet, a man betrayed by his nation but driven by duty.

• Global stakes: a cross‑border explosive incident thrusts Rajeev into a fraught espionage game.

• Authentic roots: drawing from true events, the thriller connects real diplomacy drama with cinematic grit.

• OTT‑first strategy: debuts on ZEE5, reaching viewers directly amid changing film consumption habits.

In short, Tehran promises high tension, social relevance, and a central performance that resonates. The trailer sets the tone: claustrophobic, moody, and unrelenting. With streaming starting on ZEE5 on August 14, viewers can brace for a gripping political drama right at home.

By Gaurav Chaudhary

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