ZEE5 Global - the world’s leading streaming platform for South Asian content, available in 190+ countries - takes viewers on a gripping journey into the human psyche with three action and psychological thrillers that test the boundaries of perception and deception. Tehran, Crime Beat and Chhal Kapat - The Deception unravel stories where every character hides secrets, every memory is suspect, and every revelation could change everything. As the narratives twist and turn, audiences are left questioning: Which world will you trust, and which truth will you uncover first?
Tehran
Genre: Action Thriller
Language: Hindi
Cast: John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, Madhurima Tuli
Director: Arun Gopalan, Producer| Maddock Films
Tehran places John Abraham in one of the most restrained and complex roles of his career. As ACP Rajeev Kumar, John steps into the shoes of an Indian agent navigating a web of espionage, political power plays, and shifting allegiances. John Abraham has spoken in interviews about preparing for this role by learning Hebrew and Farsi, which shows how deeply the performance is rooted in authenticity. Sharing the screen with Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, and Madhurima Tuli, John Abraham drives a story that constantly questions what patriotism means in the face of betrayal, vulnerability, and duty.
Crime Beat
Genre: Crime Thriller / Investigative Drama
Language: Hindi
Cast: Saqib Saleem, Rahul Bhat, Sai Tamhankar, Saba Azad, Rajesh Tailang, Adinath Kothare, Danish Husain
Directors: Sudhir Mishra & Sanjeev Kaul
In Crime Beat, Saqib Saleem plays Abhishek Sinha, a young, ambitious crime journalist from a small town who comes to Delhi hoping to make a name for himself. He uncovers a lead suggesting that a fugitive gangster, Binny Chaudhary (Rahul Bhat), might be returning. As Abhishek digs deeper, he stumbles into a massive scandal connected to the Commonwealth Games, corruption, and complicity at high places. In the process, he must navigate dangerous alliances, with law enforcement, with the media—and wrestle with his own ethics: how far will he go for the truth? How much will he have to risk?
Chhal Kapat
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Crime Thriller
Language: Hindi
Cast: Shriya Pilgaonkar, Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Anuj Sachdeva, Yahhve Sharma, Tuhina Das, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, Keshav Lokwani
Director: Ajay Bhuyan
Chhal Kapat - The Deception unfolds a chilling murder mystery set against the backdrop of a seemingly joyous wedding. When a close friend of the bride is found dead, Inspector Devika, played by Shriya Pilgaonkar, is pulled into a labyrinth of hidden motives and betrayals. As the investigation deepens, long-buried secrets among friends come to light, testing trust, loyalty, and the very fabric of relationships. With suspense, unexpected twists, and a tightly woven narrative, Chhal Kapat keeps viewers on edge, questioning who can be trusted and what truths lie beneath the surface.
