Bollywood film ‘Tehran’ to be shot across Glasgow resulting in closure of several streets

Actor John Abraham released the first look of the film ahead of starting the shoot

As filming of upcoming Bollywood action thriller film ‘Tehran’ begins in Glasgow, many commuters have been warned of road closures across the city. 

The movie, which stars actor John Abraham in the lead role, is said to be a ‘geo-political thriller based on true-life events’ and supposed to bring in a lot of profit to the city.

Shooting begins on July 11 and the crew is set to wrap up on July 28. During this time, several streets will be shut, with people being told to plan their journeys in advance by the authorities. Access is, however, only given to emergency services and vehicles allowed to be used upon permission by the council chiefs. 

A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said, “Roads affected, and dates and times of restrictions apply to all vehicles, with the exception of an emergency service vehicle carrying out an emergency response or vehicles given permission from Glasgow City Council filming and events section.”

Many routes will be affected due to the film shoot including King Street between Osborne Street and Bridgegate from 3pm on 11 July until 11.30pm the following day. People will be barred from entering New Wynd between Parnie Street and Osborne Street from 10am until 11.30pm on Tuesday. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter Osborne Street between King Street and Stockwell Street from 7pm until 11.30pm on the same day.

Last year, several Hollywood cast and crew were seen filming The Batman and the upcoming Indiana Jones film which is a part of the franchise. 

More streets will be closed at different times in Glasgow while the film is being shot. 

Cardogan Street, between West Campbell Street and Douglas Street, and Blythswood Street between Waterloo and Holm Street will be shut from 6pm until 10.30pm on Friday.

Wellington Street, Blythswood Street, West Calder Street and Waterloo Street will be closed from 3pm and 10.30pm on July 17, while cars will be unable to access the full length of Brown Street between Crimea Street and Argyle Street from 10am until 10pm on July 25. 

Wilson Street between Glassford Street, Virginia Street and Virgin Place, will also be closed to traffic from 10am to 10pm on July 26.

Bell Street between its junction with Albion Street and High Street will also be affected from 10am until 11.30pm on July 28.