Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is a 2018 Indian historical action drama film directed by Abhishek Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and JA Entertainment. The film is written by Saiwyn Quadras, Sanyuktha Chawla Sheikh and Abhishek Sharma. The film is based on the nuclear bomb test explosions conducted by the Indian Army at Pokhran in 1998. It stars John Abraham, Diana Penty and Boman Irani.





Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Directed by Abhishek Sharma
Produced by JA Entertainment
Zee Studios
KYTA Production
Written by Saiwyn Quadras
Sanyuktha Chawla Sheikh
Abhishek Sharma
Based on Pokhran-II
Starring John Abraham
Diana Penty
Boman Irani
Anuja Sathe
Music by
Songs: Sachin-Jigar
Jeet Gannguli
Background Score:
Sandeep Chowta
Cinematography
Aseem Mishra
Zubin Mistry
Edited by Rameshwar S. Bhagat
Production company Zee Studios
JA Entertainment
Distributed by Pooja Entertainment
Release date 25 May 2018
Running time 129 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi
Budget ₹50 crore
Box office ₹68.88 crore



Parmanu was released on 25 May 2018. It was earlier slated to release on 8 December 2017, but the makers pushed the date to avoid clashing with Padmaavat. It was further delayed owing to conflicts between the producers of the film, Abraham and KriArj Entertainment.