New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- John Abraham has expressed his disappointment over the direct-to-OTT release of his long-delayed film 'Tehran', which is now set to premiere on ZEE5 after being held back since 2023.

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the actor admitted, "It's very disheartening. I'm not going to mince my words on it, but it breaks your heart, especially for an actor who always wants to be seen on the big screen. But we all made a very informed decision on that. And the decision was that because of the conflicts and controversies that are happening around internationally."

The film, which features significant references to Iran and Israel, faced reluctance from cinema chains due to its sensitive geopolitical context. "Theatres were a li...