Salam Alaikum Haja Aghha

Salam Alaikum Haja Aghha (فیلم سلام علیکم حاج آقا) is a 2018 Iranian social comedy written and directed by Hossein Tabrizi. Although the film was completed in 2018, it faced a six-year delay before receiving official screening permission and finally premiered in 2024.

The movie features a notable ensemble cast including Hamid Goodarzi, Leila Otadi, Ali Sadeghi, Susan Parvar, Roz Razavi, Zahra Jahromi, Arzhang Amirfazli, Mehran Rajabi, Poria Poursorkh, Mohammad-Reza Sharifi-Nia, and child actress Helya Ahangari.

As a “social comedy,” the film uses humor to explore cultural and religious themes prevalent in Iranian society. Through satire and lighthearted storytelling, it reflects on the contradictions and complexities of tradition, modernity, and morality in everyday life. The comedic narrative is both accessible and thought-provoking, aiming to entertain while subtly critiquing social norms.

Originally scheduled to premiere on April 26, 2025, at the Hoveizeh Cinema in Mashhad, technical issues delayed its release to May 17, 2025. Despite the long wait, the film generated significant interest due to its subject matter and the recognizable cast.

The film is positioned as a humorous yet sharp commentary on societal values through the lens of everyday characters.