Launch of the “Martyr Raisi Series” Project: Details on Production Process, Drama Approach, and Screenplay Completion Timeline

 Launch of the “Martyr Raisi Series” Project: Details on Production Process, Drama Approach, and Screenplay Completion Timeline

The project for producing a major television series about the life and services of Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the late president of Iran, has entered the planning phase by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). The work is set to adopt a documentary-drama approach, narrating the various dimensions of his life and activities from his youth until his martyrdom

Origin of the Idea and Artistic Approach

The initial concept for this series was proposed by the IRIB branch of Khorasan Razavi. The project’s focus is on

• Ethical and Educational Dimension: Portraying his character as an “Ethics Teacher” and an individual raised within the framework of Razavi culture
• Dramatic Quality: The production team aims to extract a high-quality, compelling drama through in-depth studies of his life, ensuring the series transcends a purely political documentary
• Coverage of Life Aspects: His childhood in Mashhad, his career path in various branches of the judiciary and executive power, and the depiction of his personal interactions

 Project Status and Estimated Timeline (Using Lists)

Currently, the project is in the initial drafting and idea development stage

• Research and Screenplay Phase
  • Current Status: Ongoing, focused on in-depth studies of his life story
  • Estimated Completion Time: End of the Solar Year 1404 (March 2026)
• Project Approval and Budget Allocation Phase
  • Current Status: Under final review by higher authorities
  • Estimated Completion Time: First half of the Solar Year 1405 (Until September 2026)
• Key Crew Selection Phase
  • Current Status: Selecting the director and main actors
  • Estimated Completion Time: Following the final screenplay approval
• Filming Commencement Phase
  • Current Status: Dependent on the project’s scale and final preparations
  • Estimated Completion Time: Second half of the Solar Year 1405 onwards (Starting late 2026)

 The Project’s Dramatic Significance

The news of this project is expected to become one of the most widely read announcements related to the Iranian television industry following the casting announcements for actors and the director

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