India, Aug. 12 -- Actor John Abraham is gearing up for the release of his upcoming geopolitical thriller Tehran, inspired by the 2012 bombing targeting Israeli diplomats in New Delhi. As anticipation builds for the film's 14 August premiere on ZEE5, John has sparked a conversation of his own, this time about the growing wave of nationalist cinema in India.

In an interview with India Today, John addressed the rising popularity of politically charged films such as Chhaava and The Kashmir Files, both of which have garnered massive box office success but drew criticism for their polarising content.

"We need censorship, but the way it has been overseen. It's a bit of a question mark. They have been good with us, but I have also been responsi...