Madhurima Tuli calls her role in Tehran real and fresh: ‘When I heard it’s opposite John Abraham, I immediately said yes’

Actress Madhurima Tuli is all set to be seen in the action-thriller Tehran, where she plays Kajal Singhania opposite John Abraham. Talking about her role, Madhurima shared that this character is very different from what she has portrayed before.In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, she said, “In Tehran, my role is quite different and fresh compared to my past roles. I’ve played fictional characters like a warrior princess or a cop. But here, since it’s based on true events, I’m playing a real-life character. Not inspired by anyone specifically, but it’s so relatable.”Madhurima revealed that she agreed to the film instantly. “Tehran—the whole setup was so strong, whether it was my co-actors, the production house Maddock Films, or the storyline. It’s based on true events. Everything was very good. So I had no reason to say no to it. And when I heard that it’s opposite John Abraham, I immediately said yes.”She believes Tehran gave her a chance to deliver a grounded and emotional performance, portraying the silent strength of women who support their loved ones on the frontlines.

About Tehran

Tehran is inspired by real events and is set against the backdrop of the Russo-Ukrainian war. The film stars John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, Madhurima Tuli, and Elnaaz Norouzi. Directed by Arun Gopalan and written by Ritesh Shah and Ashish Prakash Verma, the movie will premiere on ZEE5 on August 14, just before Independence Day.

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