Tehran

John Abraham has given a fine performance as DCP Rajeev Kumar after his super acting in " The diplomat". Here in a story based on true events he plays a highly motivated police officer on a self propelled vengeance mission to eliminate a terrorist. This covert and unauthorized mission takes him to Tehran all this even while he is abandoned by his own country.

The movie's narrative has more of intrigue and emotions as compared to action and so the one hour 55 minutes feels like three hours. At some places the movie does drag though most sequences are realistically done and full marks to the director and John.

The director has done a fine job with the script which allows him to project the necessary seriousness required. Also justice has been done in the depiction of the geopolitical tensions. Full marks for the cinematography and background music which greatly enhance the effect of the dramatic scenes. Results of some fine location shooting can be seen. The supporting actors like Maanushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, and others have chipped in with realistic performances which further heighten the drama and the tension of the scenes.

The brilliance of Tehran lies in its ability to immerse you in a world where the line between ally and enemy dissolves with every step RK takes. The film captures the suffocating paranoia of espionage every shadow could hide a pursuer, every handshake could mask a betrayal. When the Indian government washes its hands of him, the emotional blow is as severe as any physical threat he faces. From that moment on, RK's mission transforms into a personal crusade, driven less by orders and more by the burning need to be heard and vindicated.

Tehran doesn't offer neat resolutions, and that's part of its brilliance. RK's mission is filled with moments where he could give up yet he doesn't. The interplay between political pressure, personal loss, and the unrelenting pursuit of truth is what makes this more than just another spy thriller. The abandonment by his own country feels like the ultimate betrayal, but also the ultimate test of his character. This is a film that stays with you, urging you to think about the hidden costs of national security games.

Sleek Geo Political Espionage thriller by John Abraham and Team

Kudos to John Abraham for finding niche audience with movies like Diplomat and now Tehran.

Furthermore, it's more like israeli Espionage thriller which we earlier encountered at OTT.

Awaiting more reception from Indian mainstream audience to acknowledge such movies.

This beautifully crafted thriller-arguably fitting right into the spy-thriller genre-is based on true events, and I'm genuinely shocked it never saw a theatrical release. From start to finish, it's a cut above for its impeccable cinematography, hauntingly effective music, immersive background score, authentic language use, and above all, the sheer brilliance of its performances.

Frankly, I would take this any day over WAR or any over-the-top YRF "spy universe" spectacle. This film's storytelling is grounded, its tension masterfully built, and its realism makes it far more gripping than the formulaic blockbusters we often get.

It truly deserved the grandeur and audience reach that only a theatrical release can offer. I can't understand why Maddock Films stayed away from giving it that platform-it's a missed opportunity for cinema lovers everywhere.