Emraan Hashmi’s much-anticipated war drama Ground Zero hit theatres on April 25 and has been met with a wave of positive reactions from fans and moviegoers alike. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, the film sees Emraan stepping into the role of BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey. Inspired by the real-life mission that led to the elimination of terrorist Ghazi Baba in Kashmir, the film delivers an emotionally intense and action-packed narrative.
Audiences who caught the early shows quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share glowing reviews. One user praised the film’s authenticity and lack of cinematic exaggeration, writing, “#GroundZero is an impactful film about the war against terrorism. So relevant in these testing times. The execution is devoid of any cinematic liberties. @emraanhashmi is outstanding in the lead role. #SaiTamhankar and #ZoyaHussain are worthwhile too.”
I wholeheartedly recommend Ground Zero to everyone. It’s a cinematic spectacle, it’s about reality. An honest portrayal of Kashmir as it is. This film matters, and it deserves to be seen.
— लाडो ❤️ (@BaissaRathore1) April 24, 2025
Another comment read, “Films like #GroundZero aren’t just stories with loud rhetoric; they bring to the screen the very real sacrifices of our soldiers and civilians. These films carry a painful truth we can’t afford to ignore.”
#GroundZero is an impactful film about the war against terrorism. So relevant in these testing times. The execution is devoid of any cinematic liberties @emraanhashmi is outstanding in the lead role. #SaiTamhankar and #ZoyaHussain are worth while too. The screenplay is flawless. pic.twitter.com/bbStTJ2bsa
— Rishiraj Reviewzzzz (@RishirajNa90620) April 24, 2025
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A Historic Premiere and a Deeply Demanding Role
Ground Zero made history as the first film in 38 years to have a red-carpet premiere in Srinagar, Kashmir. The event took place just days before a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, underlining the relevance and urgency of the film’s theme.
Ground Zero फिल्म एक India Army movie है #GroundZero आप को एक बार जरूर देखनी चाहिए इस फिल्म को #groundzerotrailer बहुत अच्छा लगा है #GroundZeroFilm आप को किया लगता है बॉक्स ऑफिस कलेक्शन कितना होगा इस फिल्म का #GroundZeroBlockbuster तो जाओ देख फिल्म को
जय हिंद
हर हर महादेव ❣️ pic.twitter.com/zxL3MFFHgR— Bheemesh Kumar (@bheemeshkumar07) April 25, 2025
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Speaking to IANS, Emraan shared the emotional and physical demands of portraying a soldier. “Every day brought new challenges. The psychological state of a soldier what they carry internally was especially challenging to express,” he said. His performance is now being widely hailed as one of his most powerful to date.
