
Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran(2017)
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is a 2018 Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Abhishek Sharma. It stars John Abraham as Ashwat Raina, an IAS officer and RAW agent, alongside Diana Penty and Boman Irani. The film dramatizes India's secret nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998, focusing on the team's efforts to evade American satellites and Pakistani spies. The story highlights the scientific and military collaboration behind the mission. The film was praised for its patriotic tone and John Abraham's performance. It was released on May 25, 2018, and received positive reviews from critics and audiences.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 8 December 2017
- Director
- Abhishek Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 0
Storyline
An IAS officer named Ashwat Raina is chosen to lead a top-secret mission. He must conduct India's first nuclear test without the world finding out. American satellites and Pakistani spies are watching. He and his team must work in total secrecy. Failure means national humiliation. Success means India becomes a nuclear power.
“The secret that shook the world.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran
Cast reunions in this film: Boman Irani & John Abraham (5 films together), and Boman Irani & Diana Penty (2 films together).



