Reza Attaran: Most Popular Comedy Star and Highest-Grossing Actor

Transition to Cinema: From Actor to Box Office Titan

Early Film Roles and Breakthrough

Reza Attaran’s debut in cinema was with The Key to Marriage (1997). Over the years, he gradually moved from minor roles to starring in major films. His breakthrough in cinematic comedy came with Khoros Jangi (2007), which was a commercial hit.

Notable Films and Awards

• Nish Zanbour (2009): A comedy that performed well at the box office.
• Asb Zhanban Najibi Iste (2010): A satirical film that showcased his versatility as an actor.
• Hezarpa (2018): His most commercially successful film, breaking box office records and earning more than 56 billion tomans, making him the highest-grossing actor in Iran at the time.
• Nahang Ambar (2015) and its sequel Nahang Ambar 2: Selection of Dreams (2017): Popular blockbuster films that attracted wide audiences.
• Motreb (2019): A comedy film that topped the Iranian box office once again.

Directorial Achievements

In 2011, Reza Attaran directed his first feature film I Dream, which won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Director at the 30th Fajr Film Festival. The same year, he starred in Bisho va Bizhet, earning accolades for his acting.