About The Movie Parmanu: Secret Mission Under The Sky

Parmanu is a Hindi action film. The action film follows the story of an IAS officer who is tasked with leading a team to conduct a covert nuclear test in response to China's nuclear missile tests in 1998 while trying to avoid detection by the CIA and ISI.

Parmanu Movie Release Date on OTT

The Hindi movie Parmanu was released in theatres on 23rd July 2018. It is also streaming on the ZEE5 OTT platform.

Parmanu Movie Plot

The movie revolves around Ashwat Raina, an IAS officer from the Research and Analysis Wing, who suggests a retaliatory nuclear test to respond to China's recent nuclear missile tests. However, his idea is ridiculed, and the test is hastily conducted without his involvement. When an American Lacrosse satellite photographs the test preparations and the US cautions India not to continue with the tests, Ashwat becomes a scapegoat. Ashwat loses his job, but three years later, a new PMO secretary questions the failure of the tests and gives Ashwat a second chance to conduct them. As Ashwat leads a team to Pokhran for the test setup, two local spies of the CIA and ISI try to gather information. The team manages to prepare the setup while distracting the satellite, but they face numerous obstacles, including political pressure, sandstorms, and personal conflicts. Will Ashwat and his team succeed in their mission, or will they face more obstacles that could lead to failure? 

Parmanu Cast and Crew

The movie stars John Abraham as Captain Ashwat Raina, Boman Irani as Himanshu Shukla, Aditya Hitkari as Dr Viraf Wadia, Anuja Sathe as Sushma Raina, Diana Penty as Captain Ambalika, and Yogendra Tikku as Dr. Naresh. The movie is directed by Abhishek Sharma and produced by John Abraham under the banner of Zee Studios, KYTA Productions, and the Music director of the movie is Sandeep Chowta. 

Interesting Facts About The Movie Parmanu

1. The movie depicts the conduct of nuclear bomb tests in India, which signifies the nation's accession to the exclusive group of countries possessing nuclear capabilities.

2. The film was shot in various locations, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Pokhran, Rajasthan, where the actual nuclear tests were conducted.

FAQs About the Movie Parmanu

Q1. Is Parmanu based on a true story?

Ans: Yes, Parmanu is based on the true story of India's nuclear tests conducted in 1998, which were code-named Operation Shakti.

Q2. What is the running time of the movie Parmanu?

Ans: The running time of the movie Parmanu is 124 minutes.