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{{ | {{Short description|2021 Indian film by Tharun Moorthy}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Operation Java | | name = Operation Java | ||
| image = | | image = Operation_java_poster.jpg | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = Tharun Moorthy | | director = [[Tharun Moorthy]] | ||
| producer = | | producer = V Cinemas International | ||
| writer = Tharun Moorthy | | writer = Tharun Moorthy | ||
| starring = [[Balu Varghese]]<br>[[Vinayakan]]<br>[[Shine Tom Chacko]]<br> | | starring = [[Balu Varghese]]<br>[[Lukman Avaran]]<br>[[Binu Pappu]]<br>[[Irshad]]<br>[[Vinayakan]]<br>[[Shine Tom Chacko]]<br>[[Mamitha Baiju]] | ||
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]] | | music = [[Jakes Bejoy]] | ||
| cinematography = Faiz Siddik | | cinematography = Faiz Siddik | ||
| editing = Nishadh Yusuf | | editing = [[Nishadh Yusuf]] | ||
| studio = V Cinemas International | | studio = V Cinemas International | ||
| distributor = Sree Priya Combines | | distributor = Sree Priya Combines | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = [[Malayalam]] | | language = [[Malayalam]] | ||
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== | '''''Operation Java''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[cybercrime|crime]] [[thriller film|thriller]] film produced by V Cinemas International, written and directed by [[Tharun Moorthy]] (in his feature film debut). It stars an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Balu Varghese]], [[Lukman Avaran]], [[Binu Pappu]], [[Irshad]], [[Shine Tom Chacko]], [[Mamitha Baiju]] and [[Vinayakan]]. The story details an investigation undertaken by a cyber cell police station in [[Kochi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: 'Operation Java' team in panic after police close dubbing studio in Kochi|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/covid-19-operation-java-team-in-panic-after-police-close-dubbing-studio-in-kochi-1.4864079|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en|archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130184339/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/covid-19-operation-java-team-in-panic-after-police-close-dubbing-studio-in-kochi-1.4864079|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics. | ||
The film is based on real life cases and portrays | ==Synopsis== | ||
The film is based on real-life cases and portrays investigations undertaken by a cyber cell police station in [[Kochi]] over the period of a year and half with the help of two engineering graduates. Cases involve film piracy, job fraud, and murder. Antony George and Vinay Dasan are the two opportunist youths who join the team as temporary employees in the cyber cell and help the team solve cases using their skills. In the end, they end up not being hired on a permanent role, in spite of the initial promise. The film explores the darker side of information technology and its users. The film also conveys the struggles of temporary/ intern/ apprentice staff who work hard but don't get proper recognition or financial benefits for their work. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Balu Varghese]] as | {{colbegin}} | ||
* Lukman as Vinaya Dasan | * [[Balu Varghese]] as Antony George | ||
* [[Irshad (actor)|Irshad]] as Prathapan | * [[Lukman Avaran]] as Vinaya Dasan | ||
* [[ | * [[Irshad (actor)|Irshad]] as [[Sub Inspector of Police#Kerala|SI]] Prathapan, [[Station House Officer|SHO]] - Cyber Cell, [[Kochi]] Unit | ||
* | * [[Binu Pappu]] as [[Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police|ASI]] Joy Pulimoottil, Cyber Cell [[Kochi]] Unit | ||
* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as CI Jacob Mani | * [[Prasanth Alexander]] as Basheer, [[Head Constable#Kerala|Senior CPO]] -Cyber Cell [[Kochi]] Unit | ||
* Mamitha Baiju as Alphonsa | * [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as [[Circle Inspector#Kerala|CI]] Jacob Mani | ||
* [[ | * [[Mamitha Baiju]] as Alphonsa | ||
* | * [[Mathew Thomas]] as Jerry | ||
* [[ | * [[Sminu Sijo]] as Antony's mother | ||
* [[Vinayakan]] as Ramanathan | |||
* [[Dhanya Ananya]] as Janaki, Ramanathan's wife | |||
* [[Johny Antony]] as Baburaj | * [[Johny Antony]] as Baburaj | ||
* [[P. Balachandran]] as Balachandran | * [[P. Balachandran]] as Balachandran | ||
* | * Anju Mary Thomas as Anjali | ||
* | * Unniraj as Akhileshettan | ||
*[[Vinitha Koshy]] | * Sarath Thenumoola as Vellayyan | ||
*Rithu Manthra as Kavitha David | * [[Vinitha Koshy]] as Shruthi | ||
*Jose | * Rithu Manthra as Kavitha David | ||
*Sanjay K Nair as Sanjay | * [[Dinesh Prabhakar]] as Johnny, Kavitha's husband | ||
*Vinod Bose as Ravi | * Deepak Vijayan as Aneesh | ||
* Jose Shipyard as Police Officer Peter | |||
*Parvathy | * Sanjay K Nair as Sanjay | ||
*Althaf Salim | * Vinod Bose as Ravi | ||
*Akhil as Dany | * Parvathy | ||
*Jaiz as Jaiz | * [[Althaf Salim]] as Shanu | ||
*Sufi as Aravind | * Akhil as Dany | ||
* Jaiz as Jaiz | |||
*Dilshana Dilshad as Maya (Ramanathan's daughter) | * Sufi as Aravind | ||
*Shiny Zara | * Dilshana Dilshad as Maya (Ramanathan's daughter) | ||
*Anil Kumar | * Sanju as Sanju Techy | ||
*Sunil Meleppuram | * Shiny Zara as Sanju Techy's mother | ||
*Manikandan as Driver Baburaj | * Anil Kumar | ||
*Sreeja Ajith as Jerry's mother | * Jaise Jose | ||
*Eldho Raju | * Sunil Meleppuram | ||
*Ramesh Chandran | * Manikandan as Driver Baburaj | ||
* Sreeja Ajith as Jerry's mother | |||
* Eldho Raju | |||
* Ramesh Chandran | |||
{{colend}} | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Tharun Moorthy was a former assistant professor of Computer Science and Engineering in | Tharun Moorthy was a former assistant professor of Computer Science and Engineering in college Of Engineering Kidangoor who turned into an advertisement filmmaker. ''Operation Java'' is the [[feature film]] directorial debut of Moorthy who also wrote the screenplay.<ref name=filming>{{Cite news|title=Aiming for grittiness|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/nov/27/aiming-for-grittiness-2228472.html|access-date=2021-06-20|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|first=Sajin|last=Shrijith|date=27 November 2020}}</ref> It was screenwriter [[John Paul Puthusery]] who invited Moorthy to make a feature film after seeing a [[short film]] he scripted. Director Moorthy described the film as an investigative thriller, and it's based on real-life cases that follows an investigation by a team over a period of a year-and-a-half.<ref name=release>{{Cite news|title=Real-life inspired investigative thriller Operation Java scheduled for February 12 theatre release|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/real-life-inspired-investigative-thriller-operation-java-scheduled-for-february-12-theatre-release/articleshow/80289659.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=[[The Times of India]]|last1=Mathews |first1=Anna }}</ref> It takes place in 2015 - 2017 period. The film was produced by V Cinemas International<ref name=filming/> | ||
Principal photography took place at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Vaikom]], and [[Tamil Nadu]]. A location in [[Kakkanad]] served as the police station.<ref name=filming/> Faiz Siddik was the cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-07|title='Operation Java' comes to an end|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/operation-java-comes-end-119728|access-date=2021-01-30|website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> Filming was wrapped in early March 2020.<ref>{{cite news|author=TNN|title=It's pack up time for team Operation Java|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-pack-up-time-for-team-operation-java/articleshow/74439246.cms|date=2 March 2020|access-date=30 January 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Dubbing of the film was held at a studio in [[Kochi]] in June 2020.<ref>{{Cite | Principal photography took place at [[Kochi]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Vaikom]], and [[Tamil Nadu]]. A location in [[Kakkanad]] served as the police station.<ref name=filming/> Faiz Siddik was the cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-07|title='Operation Java' comes to an end|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/operation-java-comes-end-119728|access-date=2021-01-30|website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> Filming was wrapped in early March 2020.<ref>{{cite news|author=TNN|title=It's pack up time for team Operation Java|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-pack-up-time-for-team-operation-java/articleshow/74439246.cms|date=2 March 2020|access-date=30 January 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Dubbing of the film was held at a studio in [[Kochi]] in June 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Operation Java teaser has gritty feel of police thriller|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/operation-java-teaser-has-gritty-feel-of-police-thriller/articleshow/80370187.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=[[The Times of India]]|last1=Mathews |first1=Anna }}</ref> | ||
== | ===Home media=== | ||
The film | The satellite and post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Zee Keralam]] and [[ZEE5]], respectively. It premiered on both ZEE Keralam and ZEE5 on the same day on 15 May.<ref name=release/> | ||
==Reception== | |||
[[Baradwaj Rangan]] of Film Companion South wrote "The film is a beautiful combination of romance and practicality and the cruelty of the establishment."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/operation-java-review-malayalam-zee5-wonderfully-written-crime-thriller-set-in-a-cyber-cell-vinayakan-shine-tom-chako-baradwaj-rangan/|title=Operation Java, on ZEE5, Is A Wonderfully Written Thriller Set In A Cyber Cell | |||
|website=FilmCompanion.|date=19 May 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Music== | |||
{{Infobox album | |||
| name = Operation Java | |||
| type = Soundtrack | |||
| artist = [[Jakes Bejoy]] | |||
| cover = | |||
| alt = | |||
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|2}} | |||
| recorded = | |||
| venue = | |||
| studio = | |||
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]] | |||
| length = {{Duration|m=8|s=45}} | |||
| language = Malayalam | |||
| label = | |||
| producer = | |||
| prev_title = [[Durgamati]] | |||
| prev_year = 2020 | |||
| next_title = [[Chaavu Kaburu Challaga]] | |||
| next_year = 2021 | |||
}} | |||
The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. | |||
{{tracklist | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| total_length = 8:45 | |||
| title1 = Iruvazhiye | |||
| lyrics1 = [[Joe Paul (lyricist)|Joe Paul]] | |||
| music1 = [[Jakes Bejoy]] | |||
| extra1 = Alan Joy Mathew, Parvatii Nair, Vivzy | |||
| length1 = 4:41 | |||
| title2 = Naade Naattaare | |||
| lyrics2 = [[Fejo (rapper)|Fejo]], [[ThirumaLi]] | |||
| music2 = [[Jakes Bejoy]] | |||
| extra2 = [[Fejo (rapper)|Fejo]], ThirumaLi, Jakes Bejoy | |||
| length2 = 4:04 | |||
}} | |||
== Sequel == | |||
In October 2025, director Tharun Moorthy officially announced a sequel to ''Operation Java'', titled ''Operation Cambodia'', which will expand the OPJ universe.<ref>{{cite web |title=Operation Cambodia: After Operation Java, Prithviraj joins sequel of Tharun Moorthy's hit movie |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/operation-cambodia-opj-sequel-prithviraj-sukumaran-iin1j41f |website=Mathrubhumi |date=2 October 2025 |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref> | |||
The sequel will feature [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in a significant role, alongside returning cast members including [[Lukman Avaran]], [[Balu Varghese]], [[Binu Pappu]], [[Prasanth Alexander]], [[Irshad Ali (actor)|Irshad Ali]], Deepak Vijay. [[Tharun Moorthy]] returns as director, with production handled by The Manifestation Studio, V Cinemas International, and Worldwide Films India. The project is planned to begin after Moorthy completes his film ''Torpedo''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Operation Cambodia: Prithviraj Sukumaran enters Tharun Moorthy’s Operation Java franchise, OG cast too returns|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/operation-cambodia-prithviraj-sukumaran-enters-tharun-moorthys-operation-java-franchise/a9a47c9a7e818 |website=OTTPlay |date=2 October 2025 |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{ | {{IMDb title|11651550}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2021 Malayalam-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2021 films]] | [[Category:2021 films]] | ||
[[Category:2021 | [[Category:2021 crime thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Jakes Bejoy]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 3 March 2026
| Operation Java | |
|---|---|
| File:Operation java poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tharun Moorthy |
| Produced by | V Cinemas International |
| Written by | Tharun Moorthy |
| Starring | Balu Varghese Lukman Avaran Binu Pappu Irshad Vinayakan Shine Tom Chacko Mamitha Baiju |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
| Cinematography | Faiz Siddik |
| Edited by | Nishadh Yusuf |
Production company | V Cinemas International |
| Distributed by | Sree Priya Combines |
Release date |
|
Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Operation Java is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced by V Cinemas International, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy (in his feature film debut). It stars an ensemble cast including Balu Varghese, Lukman Avaran, Binu Pappu, Irshad, Shine Tom Chacko, Mamitha Baiju and Vinayakan. The story details an investigation undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Kochi.[1] The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics.
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
The film is based on real-life cases and portrays investigations undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Kochi over the period of a year and half with the help of two engineering graduates. Cases involve film piracy, job fraud, and murder. Antony George and Vinay Dasan are the two opportunist youths who join the team as temporary employees in the cyber cell and help the team solve cases using their skills. In the end, they end up not being hired on a permanent role, in spite of the initial promise. The film explores the darker side of information technology and its users. The film also conveys the struggles of temporary/ intern/ apprentice staff who work hard but don't get proper recognition or financial benefits for their work.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Balu Varghese as Antony George
- Lukman Avaran as Vinaya Dasan
- Irshad as SI Prathapan, SHO - Cyber Cell, Kochi Unit
- Binu Pappu as ASI Joy Pulimoottil, Cyber Cell Kochi Unit
- Prasanth Alexander as Basheer, Senior CPO -Cyber Cell Kochi Unit
- Shine Tom Chacko as CI Jacob Mani
- Mamitha Baiju as Alphonsa
- Mathew Thomas as Jerry
- Sminu Sijo as Antony's mother
- Vinayakan as Ramanathan
- Dhanya Ananya as Janaki, Ramanathan's wife
- Johny Antony as Baburaj
- P. Balachandran as Balachandran
- Anju Mary Thomas as Anjali
- Unniraj as Akhileshettan
- Sarath Thenumoola as Vellayyan
- Vinitha Koshy as Shruthi
- Rithu Manthra as Kavitha David
- Dinesh Prabhakar as Johnny, Kavitha's husband
- Deepak Vijayan as Aneesh
- Jose Shipyard as Police Officer Peter
- Sanjay K Nair as Sanjay
- Vinod Bose as Ravi
- Parvathy
- Althaf Salim as Shanu
- Akhil as Dany
- Jaiz as Jaiz
- Sufi as Aravind
- Dilshana Dilshad as Maya (Ramanathan's daughter)
- Sanju as Sanju Techy
- Shiny Zara as Sanju Techy's mother
- Anil Kumar
- Jaise Jose
- Sunil Meleppuram
- Manikandan as Driver Baburaj
- Sreeja Ajith as Jerry's mother
- Eldho Raju
- Ramesh Chandran
Production[edit | edit source]
Tharun Moorthy was a former assistant professor of Computer Science and Engineering in college Of Engineering Kidangoor who turned into an advertisement filmmaker. Operation Java is the feature film directorial debut of Moorthy who also wrote the screenplay.[2] It was screenwriter John Paul Puthusery who invited Moorthy to make a feature film after seeing a short film he scripted. Director Moorthy described the film as an investigative thriller, and it's based on real-life cases that follows an investigation by a team over a period of a year-and-a-half.[3] It takes place in 2015 - 2017 period. The film was produced by V Cinemas International[2]
Principal photography took place at Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vaikom, and Tamil Nadu. A location in Kakkanad served as the police station.[2] Faiz Siddik was the cinematographer.[4] Filming was wrapped in early March 2020.[5] Dubbing of the film was held at a studio in Kochi in June 2020.[6]
Home media[edit | edit source]
The satellite and post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were acquired by Zee Keralam and ZEE5, respectively. It premiered on both ZEE Keralam and ZEE5 on the same day on 15 May.[3]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "The film is a beautiful combination of romance and practicality and the cruelty of the establishment."[7]
Music[edit | edit source]
| Operation Java | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | February 2021 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 8:45 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Jakes Bejoy chronology | ||||
| ||||
The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by Jakes Bejoy.
| Track listing | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Iruvazhiye" | Alan Joy Mathew, Parvatii Nair, Vivzy | 4:41 | ||||||
| 2. | "Naade Naattaare" | Fejo, ThirumaLi, Jakes Bejoy | 4:04 | ||||||
Total length: |
8:45 | ||||||||
Sequel[edit | edit source]
In October 2025, director Tharun Moorthy officially announced a sequel to Operation Java, titled Operation Cambodia, which will expand the OPJ universe.[8]
The sequel will feature Prithviraj Sukumaran in a significant role, alongside returning cast members including Lukman Avaran, Balu Varghese, Binu Pappu, Prasanth Alexander, Irshad Ali, Deepak Vijay. Tharun Moorthy returns as director, with production handled by The Manifestation Studio, V Cinemas International, and Worldwide Films India. The project is planned to begin after Moorthy completes his film Torpedo.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "COVID-19: 'Operation Java' team in panic after police close dubbing studio in Kochi". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Shrijith, Sajin (27 November 2020). "Aiming for grittiness". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mathews, Anna. "Real-life inspired investigative thriller Operation Java scheduled for February 12 theatre release". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "'Operation Java' comes to an end". The News Minute. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ TNN (2 March 2020). "It's pack up time for team Operation Java". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ Mathews, Anna. "Operation Java teaser has gritty feel of police thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Operation Java, on ZEE5, Is A Wonderfully Written Thriller Set In A Cyber Cell". FilmCompanion. 19 May 2021.
- ↑ "Operation Cambodia: After Operation Java, Prithviraj joins sequel of Tharun Moorthy's hit movie". Mathrubhumi. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "Operation Cambodia: Prithviraj Sukumaran enters Tharun Moorthy's Operation Java franchise, OG cast too returns". OTTPlay. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.