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📍 If you want your spy thrillers grounded in reality instead of overblown spectacle, Tehran movie is the Independence Day watch you didn’t know you needed.

Directed by debutant Arun Gopalan and inspired by the real 2012 bombing near the Israeli embassy in Delhi, Tehran Movie trades the usual Bollywood bombast for slow-burn intrigue, layered politics, and a refreshing respect for the viewer’s intelligence.

🕵️‍♂️ Tehran Movie Plot & Premise

Special Officer Rajeev Kumar (John Abraham) is thrust into a perilous mission in Iran’s back alleys, caught between India disowning him and Iran hunting him. His mission? Unravel a conspiracy across three nations that began with a child’s death in a bomb blast. Every ally may be an enemy — and every move could be his last.

🎭 Performances

• John Abraham strips away his action-hero armour to deliver one of his most nuanced performances — weary, wounded, and human.
• Manushi Chhillar makes an impression as SI Divya Rana, even in her brief screen time.
• Neeru Bajwa adds depth as diplomat Sheilaja, portraying the weight of bureaucracy under fire.
• Hadi Khanjanpour’s antagonist is a masterclass in restrained menace — no theatrics, just quiet intimidation.

🎥 Technical Brilliance

The cinematography by Ievgen Gubrebko and Andre Menezes captures Tehran’s claustrophobic streets and high-stakes corridors with gritty realism. The action, choreographed by Doug Coleman and Amritpal Singh, is lean, tense, and believable — no CGI gimmicks, just real stakes.

Ketan Sodha’s background score sustains the suspense, while the absence of Tanishk Bagchi’s “Ishq Bukhaar” from the actual film feels oddly conspicuous.

🧠 Writing & Direction

Written by Ritesh Shah, Ashish P. Verma, and Bindni Karia, the screenplay demands attention. With Farsi dialogues, layered political subtext, and intersecting narrative threads, Tehran Movie is not spoon-fed entertainment — it’s a geopolitical puzzle best enjoyed by viewers who like to think as they watch.

⚖️ Verdict

Tehran Movie is an anomaly in Bollywood’s spy genre — cerebral instead of cartoonish, emotionally resonant instead of emotionally manipulative. While its dense plotting might alienate casual viewers, it’s a rich, rewarding watch for those willing to pay attention.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) — A thinking person’s spy thriller.

Hollywood Xtreme rating is 7/10

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