Tehran Twitter review: Tehran skipped a theatrical release and opted for a digital premiere on Z5 (via OTTplay Premium). Netizens are sharing rave reviews about John Abraham’s geopolitical thriller.

John Abraham in Tehran
Last Updated: 07.44 PM, Aug 14, 2025
John Abraham’s spy thriller Tehran premiered directly-on-OTT today (August 14). Though it may not have clashed at the box office with Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 and Rajinikanth’s Coolie, netizens are still comparing the three movies and are dropping their reviews on social media due to their special Independence Day release. Tehran skipped a theatrical release and instead opted for a digital premiere on Z5 (also accessible via OTTplay Premium). Netizens are sharing rave reviews about John Abraham’s geopolitical thriller, and some even call it better than War 2 and Coolie, with special praise on its solid performances and high-octane action scenes. Read on to unravel the best tweets about the film.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans gave a big shoutout to John Abraham’s film and even called it a perfect film to stream on the special occasion of Independence Day. One wrote, “Bhaisab #Tehran is the best movie of@John Abraham and specially for this 15th August. What a movie bhaisab.”
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Another netizen called it Zabardast (amazing) and praised the performances of the entire cast. “Zabar10. Excellent acting ...story...whole team.”
When one of the users expressed utmost disappointment on YRF’s spy thriller sequel War 2, another replied to the comment to watch Tehran instead. He said, “Sir #Tehran deklo..Kitna badia movie hai.
Another wrote, “YRF should learn from #Tehran how to make a real spy thriller. Period. #War2 #TehranOnZEE5.”
Showering all praises for John Abraham and well-crafted action scenes in Tehran, one X user wrote, “John Abraham delivers a brilliant action thriller. ‘You kill theirs, they kill yours — you’re the same’. Explosive thrills, global stakes, and John Abraham like never before!”
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John Abraham plays a fearless cop in Tehran, who goes against the odds to save his nation. From covert missions to fighting bad guys, Tehran has it all to keep you hooked with its slow burn thriller trope. Neeru Bajwa and Manushi Chhillar appear in pivotal roles. You can stream Tehran, Madras Cafe, and other thrillers via OTTplay Premium.
Q. Is Tehran out on OTT?
A. Yes, Tehran is available to stream on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Is the actor in Tehran?
A. John Abraham plays the lead role in Tehran.
Q. Is Tehran running in theaters?
A. No, Tehran was released on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium directly.
Q. Is Coolie and War 2 released?
A. Yes, both Coolie and War 2 are now released in theaters.