Ground Zero is an action thriller film starring Emraan Hashmi as Second-in-Command of BSF. The film was released in theatres on April 25, 2025, and it is based on the true story of a Border Security Force (BSF) operation in Kashmir that led to the elimination of terrorist Ghazi Baba, the mastermind behind the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2002 Akshardham attack. It is set to be released on OTT in June 2025.
When and where to watch Ground Zero?
The film is set to premiere on ZEE5, starting from June 20, 2025. The film is based on themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the unseen struggles faced by those who defend the nation. It also explores nationalism, trauma, and resilience in the face of conflict.
Storyline of Ground Zero
The film's plot centres around a BSF officer named Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who is stationed in Kashmir. The story takes an intriguing turn when he resolves to uncover the mastermind behind the Indian Parliament Attack and the 2002 Akshardham attack, with the goal of eliminating him.
Cast and crew of Ground Zero
Along with Emraan Hashmi, the film also features Sai Tamhankar as Jaya Dubey, Zoya Hussain as Aadila, Deepak Paramesh as Binu Ramchandra, Mukesh Tiwari as Sanjiv Sharma, Rockey Raina as Ghazi Baba, Lalit Prabhakar as Praveen, Rahul Vohra as Dhyaan, and Ekluvya as Chand Khan, among others.
It is directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and written by Priyadarshee Srivastava and Sanchit Gupta. It is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Arhan Bagati, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Vishal Ramchandani, Kassim Jagmagia, and Nishikant Roy under the banner of Excel Entertainment, Talisman Films and Dreamzkrraft Entertainment.
Emraan Hashmi's upcoming projects
Emraan Hashmi has several upcoming projects, including the sequel to his 2007 film, Awarapan 2, which is scheduled for release in 2026. He will also be a part of the Telugu film OG and Goodachari 2.
