Director: Saeed Soheili
Cast: Saed Soheili, Poulad Kimiayi, Amir Jafari, Behnam Bani, Mir Taher Mazloomi
Gasht-e Ershad 3 is a 2021 Iranian comedy film directed by Saeed Soheili, continuing a beloved slapstick franchise with familiar faces and a new round of chaotic misadventures involving two hapless friends, a stolen car, and an aspiring singer who pulls everyone into his orbit.
What is Gasht-e Ershad 3 about?
Hassan and Atta have just returned from a multi-year stint in the United States, hoping to pick up where they left off back home. Their first priority is tracking down a car that once belonged to Abbas Agha — a vehicle that somehow ended up in the hands of Peykan, a fast-talking dreamer who turns out to have big ambitions of his own. Peykan wants to become a music star, and the moment he realizes that Hassan and Atta have some background in composition and songwriting, he refuses to let them go. What starts as a simple errand snowballs into a string of comedic entanglements as the trio stumbles through the Tehran entertainment world, each trying to get what they want while everything goes spectacularly sideways. The film leans on physical gags, quick banter, and situations that keep escalating far beyond anyone's control.
Cast & crew
Director Saeed Soheili also appears on screen, pulling double duty as he has done throughout this franchise. Poulad Kimiayi and Amir Jafari anchor the returning cast as the central duo. Behnam Bani plays Peykan, the hapless would-be pop star at the heart of the new storyline. Mir Taher Mazloomi, Nazanin Keyavani, Mina Rahmati, and Ashkan Aghili round out a cast clearly comfortable with the series' broad comedic register.
Context & significance
The Gasht-e Ershad series sits firmly within the Iranian populist comedy tradition — fast-talking characters, relatable everyday struggles, and a Tehran backdrop that feels lived-in rather than glamorized. For diaspora audiences, these films carry a particular warmth: the street-level humor, the recognizable social dynamics, and the vernacular dialogue are a direct line back to a cultural landscape that is hard to find outside of Iran. The third entry in the franchise arrived after a gap of several years, and fans of the earlier installments will find the tone and energy consistent — broad, affectionate, and built for family viewing. It is the kind of film that travels well precisely because its comedy is grounded in personality and situation rather than topical references.
Where & how to watch
Gasht-e Ershad 3 is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Sign up once and cancel anytime.