Ground Zero (2025)

Ground Zero release date: TBA. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment, the film stars Emraan Hashmi as BSF Officer Dubey, alongside Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain, Mukesh Tiwari, Lalit Prabhakar, and Satya Prakash.

Set in the aftermath of the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, Ground Zero follows a gripping two-year investigation led by Officer Dubey, who uncovers the trail to the elusive terrorist mastermind Ghazi Baba. This pursuit sets in motion one of India’s most significant anti-terror operations. The screenplay is penned by Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Srivastava, drawing from real events with a sharp focus on the emotional and tactical intensity of counter-terrorism.

The film boasts a rich ensemble cast including Punit Tiwari, Hanun Bawra, Aeklavya Tomer, Rockey Raina, Subodh Gulati, and Deepak Paramesh, among others. The production features an original background score by John Stewart Eduri, evocative cinematography by Kamaljeet Negi, and meticulous casting by Shruti Mahajan.

Production design is led by Shashank Tere, with costume design by Kirti Kolwankar and Maria Tharakan, all contributing to the film’s realistic portrayal of military and intelligence operations in sensitive terrains like Kashmir and Srinagar. With immersive sound design, high-stakes drama, and grounded storytelling, Ground Zero offers an intense, character-driven thriller that underscores sacrifice, strategy, and patriotism.