Did John Abraham turn traitor in 'Tehran'? Explosive trailer out

John Abraham is back in the zone where he does his best brooding, beating, and betraying. The trailer of Tehran hints at an explosive geopolitical thriller that does not waste time with subtlety. Set across conflict zones, underground war rooms, and glitzy enemy territories, the film explores a world where no one can be trusted, not even those on your side.

Abraham plays an elite undercover agent working with an unnamed Indian agency, thrust into a mission that involves counterterrorism, sabotage, and possibly switching allegiances. What begins as a straightforward assignment spirals into a personal vendetta, suggesting a layered emotional undercurrent to the narrative.

The trailer also introduces Manushi Chhillar in what appears to be a substantial role. She is not just an accessory as the cuts suggest tactical involvement, political diplomacy, or a hidden allegiance. Meanwhile, the surprise appearance of Neeru Bajwa raises eyebrows. Her character seems to operate from the shadows, signaling she might be either a double agent or a power broker in the larger war chessboard.

What stands out is the film's international scope. The trailer teases locations that span across the Middle East, parts of Europe, and India. The high-stakes mission and constant power shifts suggest influences from real-world conflicts, echoing shades of Munich, Body of Lies, and Raazi, but with a John Abraham punch.

Slated to release just a day before Independence Day, the timing is no accident. Tehran looks like it is aiming to stir patriotism while questioning what loyalty means in the face of shifting global alliances.

If the full film delivers what the trailer promises, John Abraham might just have his most compelling action role since Madras Cafe.

John Abraham said, “Tehran is a truly global film—rooted in real events but resonating far beyond borders. Playing ACP Rajeev Kumar in Tehran has been one of the most intense and layered roles of my career as he is not your conventional patriot. He’s a man constantly torn between duty and conscience, and that moral conflict is what makes this story so compelling. This film isn’t about good versus evil—it’s about navigating the grey. I’m proud to be part of a project that dares to explore these complexities, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience it this Independence Day on ZEE5. I am also thankful to ZEE5 for giving a global platform to this film because in all honesty, Tehran is India’s first international film”.