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{{short description|Indian Telugu-language political crime thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Operation Padma.jpg
| director = Karthikeya V
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Ghattamaneni Arvind Babu
*Raghava Mandalapu
*Rambabu Mandalapu
}}
| cinematography = Kalyan Sami<br />Pavanmani
| editing = JK Frames
| studio = Krishav Cinemas
| music = Subhash Anand
| released = {{Film date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Operation Padma''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] political crime thriller film directed by Karthikeya V.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=10TV |last2=Saketh 10tv |date=2026-02-07 |title='ఆపరేషన్ పద్మ' మూవీ రివ్యూ.. |url=https://10tv.in/telugu-news/movies/rajitha-sandy-operation-padma-movie-review-sy-1046734.html |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=10TV Telugu |language=te}}</ref> The film is produced by Ghattamaneni Aravind Babu, Raghava Mandalapu, and Rambabu Mandalapu.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chilukuri |first=Arun |date=2026-02-06 |title=Operation Padma Review: ఆపరేషన్ పద్మ మూవీ రివ్యూ: మైండ్ గేమ్స్‌తో కూడిన రాజకీయ థ్రిల్లర్..! |url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/moviereviews/operation-padma-movie-review-and-rating-in-telugu-140178 |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=www.hmtvlive.com |language=te}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2026-02-06 |title=Operation Padma Review:'ఆపరేషన్ పద్మ' రివ్యూ.. సస్పెన్స్ థ్రిల్లర్ ఆకట్టుకుందా..! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/hyderabad/operation-padma-telugu-movie-review-rating-public-talk-full-movie-details-here-ta-285852 |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref> It features an ensemble cast including Naresh Medi, Rajitha Sandy, Ranadheer Beesu, KT Mallikarjuna, and Raghupathi Reddy.<ref name=":0" /> The movie was released in theaters on 6 February 2026.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2026-02-06 |title=Operation Padma: A gritty, smart political thriller |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/operation-padma-a-gritty-smart-political-thriller-1046115 |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

The film is edited by JK Frames.<ref name=":3" /> Music is composed by Subhash Anand.<ref name=":1" /> Cinematography is Kalyan Sami and Pavanmani.<ref name=":1" />

== Plot ==
The story revolves around Nandi Kishore, a former Home Minister who turns into a whistleblower after uncovering a massive corruption scandal within the state's Civil Supplies department.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=ntv |date=2026-02-06 |title=రివ్యూ : ఆపరేషన్ పద్మ |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/operation-padma-review-telugu-932553.html |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=NTV Telugu |language=te-IN}}</ref> By exposing this scam, he gains immense popularity among the public but simultaneously becomes a primary target for a powerful political mafia.<ref name=":2" /> To eliminate him, his enemies hire Kuldeep, a stylish and ruthless professional assassin known for never failing his missions.<ref name=":3" /> In response to this threat, a specialized private detective unit is formed under the code name "Operation Padma," which is spearheaded by Avantika.<ref name=":1" /> The narrative unfolds as a tense psychological mind game and a cat-and-mouse chase between the cold-blooded assassin and the detective team as they attempt to protect the whistleblower and uncover the mastermind behind the conspiracy.<ref name=":2" />

== Cast ==

* Ranadheer Beesu as Kuldeep<ref name=":4" />
* Rajitha Sandy as Avantika<ref name=":0" />
* Raghupathi Reddy Gunda<ref name=":1" />
* Naresh Medi
* KT Mallikarjuna

== Production ==
The film was made with a high budget, and critics noted that the heavy financial investment is clearly visible on screen.<ref name=":1" /> Cinematography was handled by Kalyan Sami and Pavanmani, who successfully created a moody and tense visual palette suitable for a surveillance thriller.<ref name=":3" /> The film's gripping background score was composed by Subhash Anand, while the editing was done by JK Frames.<ref name=":1" /> Akhil Nakirekanti choreographed the stunts, deliberately focusing on raw and realistic action sequences rather than over-the-top spectacle.<ref name=":3" />

== Reception ==
Upon its release, ''Operation Padma'' got mixed to moderately positive reviews, with critic ratings ranging from 2 to 2.75 out of 5 stars.

The reviewer from [[10TV]] gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and stated that while the scenes between the killer and the Operation Padma team are like moves and counter-moves, the film's presentation should have been written with more clarity.<ref name=":0" />

The reviewer from [[HMTV]] gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, and stated that the almost 90-minute first half is thrilling and the cat-and-mouse game between the killer and the detective team is the film's main strength."<ref name=":1" />

The reviewer from [[Zee News Telugu|Zee news Telugu]] gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, and stated that the overall, the movie feels like a mind game to the audience." The reviewer commended the female cast by stating, "All women characters look highly energetic.<ref name=":2" />

The reviewer from [[The Hans India]] gave the film 2.75 out of 5 stars, and stated that ''Operation Padma'' works not just as a thriller, but as a layered investigative drama. He highlighted the performances by stating that Randheer Beesu delivers a chilling performance and the female characters are confident, intelligent, and fearless.<ref name=":3" />

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Telugu-language crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2026 crime thriller films]]

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