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The Diplomat

Now Streaming · Mar 14, 2025 · 2h 17m · Action, Thriller

Average Rating6.6/10(12 reviews)

Box Office40.30 Cr

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The Diplomat received a positive to mixed response, with most critics appreciating its restrained, grounded treatment of a sensitive cross border rescue story. John Abraham was widely praised for stepping away from over the top action and delivering a controlled, sincere performance.

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Hindustantimes.comHT Media

7/10

Hindustan Times says The Diplomat ticks most boxes for a solid thriller, with edge of the seat moments, pacy background score and gripping narrative, though it falls slightly short of perfection.

Koimoi.comContests2win.com

8/10

Koimoi calls The Diplomat a realistic, minimally dramatized political thriller, praising Ritesh Shah’s writing, Shivam Nair’s direction, Sadia Khateeb’s emotional performance and John Abraham’s pitch perfect restraint.

Bollywoodlife.comZee Media

7/10

BollywoodLife says The Diplomat redefines heroism through quiet resilience and diplomacy, praising the film for avoiding jingoism and focusing on negotiation, intelligence and emotional restraint.

Pinkvilla.comWalmart Inc.

5/10

Pinkvilla says The Diplomat is well intentioned and grounded, with good performances and strong intent, but the film is too bland and slow-paced to fully work as a thriller.

Taran AdarshBollywood Hungama

7/10

Bollywood Hungama calls The Diplomat a nail biting thriller that brings a shocking true story to life, praising the tense courtroom portions, the final act, John Abraham’s post-interval performance and Sadia Khateeb’s strong work.

News18.comReliance Industries

7/10

News18’s review describes The Diplomat as a flawed but worthy watch, praising John Abraham’s Indo-Pak drama for choosing restraint over loud nationalism while still finding tension in the real life rescue story.