Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018)
▸ Worth a watch
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is streaming in the UAE on Zee5.
The verdict
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran holds up as a perfectly decent Hindi film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.1/10 on TMDB from 118 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 129 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Zee5.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of Hindi drama, leaning history. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 118 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
A look at India's second confidential nuclear test series at Pokhran lead by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, during the time of PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Abhishek Sharma
Cast
John Abraham
Capt. Ashwat Raina
Diana Penty
Capt. Ambalika Bandyopadhyay
Boman Irani
Himanshu Shukla
Zachary Coffin
Stephen
Mark Bennington
Daniel
Yogendra Tiku
Dr. Naresh Sinha
Where to watch in the UAE
Zee5
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. 2h 9m of Hindi drama, leaning history. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran?
You can stream Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran in the UAE on Zee5.
When is Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is already streaming in the UAE on Zee5.
What language is Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran in?
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is a Hindi film (Drama / History).