Ground Zero twitter review: Emraan Hashmi's stellar acting and compelling narrative win hearts, netizens call it 'his finest roles yet'

Since its premiere, Ground Zero has received a great deal of praise from viewers nationwide.

Ground Zero, which released in theatres on April 25, 2025, marks Emraan Hashmi's triumphant comeback to the big screen. Being the first film to have a red-carpet premiere in Srinagar, Kashmir, in almost forty years, the film has already created a stir.

Since its premiere, Ground Zero has received a great deal of praise from viewers nationwide. There are positive responses on social media as viewers compliment the film's emotional depth, compelling plot, and Emraan Hashmi's performance.

The film's poignant homage to the military has also been praised by many, who have referred to it as a moving and timely cinematic experience.

One netizen wrote," I wholeheartedly recommend Ground Zero to everyone. It’s a cinematic spectacle, it’s about reality. An honest portrayal of Kashmir as it is. This film matters, and it deserves to be seen."

I wholeheartedly recommend Ground Zero to everyone. Its a cinematic spectacle, its about reality. An honest portrayal of Kashmir as it is. This film matters, and it deserves to be seen.
(@BaissaRathore1) April 24, 2025

Another user appreciated the film and wrote, "Just watched #GroundZero and @emraanhashmi delivers a powerhouse performance! A gripping, emotional, and patriotic ride that hits all the right notes. One of his finest roles yet — raw, real, and riveting. PEHREDARI BAHUT HUI ,AB PRAHAAR HOGA #GroundZeroReview"

Just watched #GroundZero and @emraanhashmi delivers a powerhouse performance! A gripping, emotional, and patriotic ride that hits all the right notes.One of his finest roles yet raw, real, and riveting. PEHREDARI BAHUT HUI ,AB PRAHAAR HOGA #GroundZeroReview pic.twitter.com/RkFocvzEjV Raghib (@MagicianBoBo) April 25, 2025

A user lauded the execution of the film and praised Emraan Hashmi's performance. "I am truly blown away after watching the way Ground Zero shows the reality of Kashmir! The operation carried out by our brave BSF Jawans was truly epic! From storytelling to Emraan Hashmi's brilliant portrayal, this film serves us with reality in the best way! Must watch!"

I am truly blown away after watching the way Ground Zero shows the reality of Kashmir! The operation carried out by our brave BSF Jawans was truly epic! From storytelling to Emraan Hashmi's brilliant portrayal, this film serves us with reality in the best way! Must watch!
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (@Shivax2002) April 24, 2025

A moviegoer emphasized on the good storytelling and wrote, "Films like #GroundZero aren’t just stories with loud rhetoric; they bring to the screen the very real sacrifices of our soldiers and civilians. These films carry a painful truth we can’t afford to ignore. We all hope justice follows, swiftly and surely. Hope it works big time..."

Films like #GroundZero arent just stories with loud rhetoric; they bring to the screen the very real sacrifices of our soldiers and civilians. These films carry a painful truth we cant afford to ignore. We all hope justice follows, swiftly and surely. Hope it works big time... Fenil Seta (@fenil_seta) April 24, 2025

Another netizen who loved the film stated, "Ground Zero feels different, in the best way. It’s rooted in reality, and you can feel that honesty throughout. Emraan Hashmi gives a powerful performance, and Excel Entertainment nailed the tone. It’s the kind of film that stays with you long after it ends."

Ground Zero feels different, in the best way. Its rooted in reality, and you can feel that honesty throughout. Emraan Hashmi gives a powerful performance, and Excel Entertainment nailed the tone. Its the kind of film that stays with you long after it ends.
(@BhaktiSagar_) April 24, 2025

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Emraan Hashmi's character in Ground Zero is inspired by the life of real-life BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey. Directed by Tejas Deoskar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar under the Excel Entertainment Production banner, the film also stars Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain and Lalit Prabhaka in key roles.