Latest additions to Iranian VOD platforms

Iran's video-on-demand (VOD) platforms continue to expand their offerings with exciting new releases that cater to diverse tastes.

Here's a look at two highly anticipated productions set to entertain viewers soon:

Nima Javidi unveils historical miniseries

Nima Javidi, acclaimed director of the series ‘Actor’, returns with his latest project titled ‘The Hunting Ground’, produced for the Iranian VOD platforms.

This new historical miniseries stars renowned Iranian actor Parviz Parastouee, with Mehdi Hosseininia also featured in the cast.

Set during the Qajar era, ‘The Hunting Ground’ marks Javidi’s newest entry into home entertainment market, promising a rich period drama rooted in Iran’s history.

Mahmoudi brothers launch new series ‘The Hero’

Following the success of their popular series ‘Lion Skin’, the Mahmoudi brothers are now working on a new production titled ‘The Hero’ for the VOD platforms.

Directed by Jamshid Mahmoudi and produced by Navid Mahmoudi, the series is currently in the production phase.

According to the creators, ‘The Hero’ will feature a star-studded cast, with details to be announced soon.

The Mahmoudi brothers are well-known for their previous collaborations, including the series ‘Shadows’, which aired on iFilm Arabic.

New cop series ‘Canceled’ coming soon

The upcoming police drama ‘Canceled’, directed by Ramtin Lavvafi, is set to premiere soon on a newly launched Iranian streaming platform.

The series features an ensemble cast including Saber Abar, Hanieh Tavassoli, Mehdi Pakdel, Pedram Sharifi, Setareh Pesyani, and others.

‘Canceled’ marks Lavvafi’s first foray into series directing, following his work on feature films such as ‘Calm Down’ and ‘Hat Trick’.

Epic ‘Rostam and Sohrab’ begins production

Producer Mohammad-Reza Takhtkeshian has announced that preparations are well underway for the epic film ‘Rostam and Sohrab’, which will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mohammad-Hossein Mahdavian.

The long-anticipated adaptation of the legendary tale from Ferdowsi’s ‘Shahnameh’ is expected to enter production later this year.

In a statement to the press, Takhtkeshian revealed that extensive groundwork has been in progress for months, including cost-efficiency testing and early implementation strategies.

"This project demands a high level of planning and coordination due to the complexity of its designs and execution methods," he said, emphasizing that such large-scale productions typically span several years.

However, the team is taking a more focused and strategic approach to the preparatory phase to expedite the timeline. “We’re aiming to complete in one year what usually takes several,” he noted.