🎯 Ground Zero (2025) – A Patriotic Action Thriller Rooted in Real Events

 

🎯 Ground Zero (2025) – A Patriotic Action Thriller Rooted in Real Events

🌟 Overview

Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and produced by Excel Entertainment (Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani), Ground Zero is a hard-hitting action thriller inspired by a true BSF operation. It chronicles Deputy Commandant Narendra Nath Dubey’s relentless two-year mission to eliminate terrorist Ghazi Baba—the man behind the 2001 Parliament and Akshardham attacks reddit.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13cinemaexpress.com+13.

🧑‍✈️ Cast & Characters

• Emraan Hashmi as BSF Deputy Commandant Dubey

• Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain, Mukesh Tiwari, Rockey Raina, among others en.wikipedia.org+7en.wikipedia.org+7boxofficeworldwide.com+7

🛡️ Themes & Tone

Balancing intense action with patriotism, the film dives into the moral and emotional depths of national security. The teaser sets a dark tone—an attack leaving 70 soldiers dead and Dubey’s vow:

"Sirf Kashmir ki zameen humaari hai ya yahan ke log bhi?" koimoi.com+12cinemaexpress.com+12uniindia.com+12

Emraan praised the inclusion of real BSF personnel in shaping the script and shooting, emphasizing the film as "a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice" rajasthan.ndtv.in+1thevocalnews.com+1.

🎬 Release & Distribution

• Theatrical release: April 25, 2025 koimoi.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4ndtv.com+4

• Digital premiere: June 20, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video

🎥 Reception & Reviews

• Box office: Earned approximately ₹9.25 crore globally—a modest performance uniindia.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2thestatesman.com+2.

• Critical scores:

  • The Indian Express: 2.5 / 5 — strong performance from Hashmi, but needed tighter editing timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6koimoi.com+6

  • Times of India: 3.5 / 5 — praised thrills and engagement

  • Rediff.com: 2 / 5 — respectful biopic, but felt emotionally flat reddit.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10bollywoodhungama.com+10

  • NDTV: 3 / 5 — relevant, timely, despite some flaws en.wikipedia.org

🏅 Highlights

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• A rare biopic action thriller inspired by real BSF operations in Kashmir

• Emraan Hashmi’s intense performance breaks from his romantic-thriller image koimoi.com+5uniindia.com+5thestatesman.com+5

• The film opens with a rare premiere in Srinagar, honoring local heroes; leaders from BJP and Congress called it a "powerful tribute" to BSF courage thevocalnews.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

👥 Who Should Watch

• Fans of patriotic action dramas with real-world stakes

• Viewers interested in BSF operations, heroism, and emotional resilience

• Emraan Hashmi’s admirers, especially those keen to see him in a serious military avatar

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✅ Final Verdict

Ground Zero delivers on well-choreographed action and patriotic sentiment. While its emotional resonance could have been deeper, the film stands out for its rooted storytelling, focused performances, and respectful portrayal of BSF valor. It's a commendable addition to India's action-thriller genre, and a worthy watch—especially on streaming