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{{short description|2021 Indian film}}
{{short description|2021 film by Tharun Moorthy}}
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{{Infobox film
| name          = Operation Java
| name          = Operation Java
| image          =  
| image          = Operation_java_poster.jpg
| alt            =  
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| caption        =  
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = Tharun Moorthy
| director      = Tharun Moorthy
| producer      = Padma Uday
| producer      = V Cinemas International
| writer        = Tharun Moorthy
| writer        = Tharun Moorthy
| starring      = [[Balu Varghese]]<br>[[Vinayakan]]<br>[[Shine Tom Chacko]]<br>Lukman
| 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
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = [[Malayalam]]
| language      = [[Malayalam]]
| budget        =  
| budget        = {{INR}}15 crore
| gross          =  
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}38 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmbiopsy.com/2021/03/01/operation-java-worldwide-gross/|title=Operation Java Worldwide Gross|website=FilmBiopsy|date=1 March 2021}}</ref>
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'''''Operation Java''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[police procedural]] film written and directed by Tharun Moorthy (in his feature film debut). It stars an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Balu Varghese]], [[Shine Tom Chacko]], [[Vinayakan]], and Lukman. 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}}</ref> The film was released on 12 February 2021. ''Operation Java'' was the first successful Malayalam film of 2021. This film received positive reviews from critics.


==Plot==
'''''Operation Java''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language  [[cybercrime]] [[drama film|drama]] 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}}</ref> The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics.
{{more plot|date=May 2021}}
 
The film is based on real life cases and portrays an investigation undertaken by a cyber cell police station in [[Kochi]] over the period of a year and half. Antony and Vinay Dasan joins the team as temporary employs in the cyber cell and helps the team solve cases using their skills.  
==Synopsis==
The film is based on real-life cases and portrays investigations undertaken by a cyber cell police station in [[Cochin]] 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 permanently hired, inspite 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 Anthony George
* [[Balu Varghese]] as Antony George
* Lukman as Vinaya Dasan
* Lukman Avaran as Vinaya Dasan
* [[Irshad (actor)|Irshad]] as Prathapan
* [[Irshad (actor)|Irshad]] as Prathapan, [[Sub Inspector]] - Cyber Cell
* [[Vinayakan]] as Ramanathan
* [[Binu Pappu]] as Joy, [[Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police|ASI]] - Cyber Cell
* Binu Pappu as Joy
* [[Prasanth Alexander]] as Basheer, Civil Police Officer - Cyber Cell
* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as CI Jacob Mani  
* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as Jacob Mani, [[Circle Inspector]]
* Mamitha Baiju as Alphonsa
* [[Vinayakan]] as Ramanathan
* [[Prasanth Alexander]] as Basheer
* [[Dhanya Ananya]] as Janaki, Ramanathan's wife
* Dhanya Ananya as Janaki, Ramanathan's wife
* [[Mamitha Baiju]] as Alphonsa
* [[Dinesh Prabhakar]] as Johnny
* [[Johny Antony]] as Baburaj
* [[Johny Antony]] as Baburaj
* [[P. Balachandran]] as Balachandran
* [[P. Balachandran]] as Balachandran
* [[Mathew Thomas]] as Jerry
* [[Mathew Thomas]] as Jerry
* Anju Mary Thomas as Anjali, Jerry's love interest
* Anju Mary Thomas as Anjali, Jerry's love interest
*[[Vinitha Koshy]]
* Unniraj as Akhileshettan, Anjali's love interest
*Rithu Manthra as Kavitha David
* Sarath Thenumoola as Vellayyan
*Jose  
*[[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
*Sanjay K Nair as Sanjay
*Vinod Bose as Ravi
*Vinod Bose as Ravi
*Deepak Vijayan as Aneesh
*Parvathy
*Parvathy
*Althaf Salim
*Althaf Salim
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*Sminu as Antony's mother
*Sminu as Antony's mother
*Dilshana Dilshad as Maya (Ramanathan's daughter)
*Dilshana Dilshad as Maya (Ramanathan's daughter)
*Shiny Zara  
*Sanju as Sanju Techy
*Shiny Zara as Sanju Techy's mother
*Anil Kumar
*Anil Kumar
*Jaise Jose
*Sunil Meleppuram
*Sunil Meleppuram
*Manikandan as Driver Baburaj
*Manikandan as Driver Baburaj
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==Production==
==Production==
Tharun Moorthy was a former assistant professor of Computer Science and Engineering in a college 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 web|title=Aiming for grittiness|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/nov/27/aiming-for-grittiness-2228472.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> It was screenwriter [[John Paul Puthusery]] who invited Moorthy to make a feature film after seeing a [[short film]] he scripted. Moorthy described the film as an investigative thriller, based on real-life cases that follows an investigation by a team over a period of an year-and-a-half.<ref name=release>{{Cite web|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]]}}</ref> It takes place in 2015 - 2017 period. The film was produced by V Cinemas International<ref name=filming/>
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 an year-and-a-half.<ref name=release>{{Cite web|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]]}}</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 web|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]]}}</ref>
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 web|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]]}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The film was earlier scheduled to be released in May 2020, but after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] surged in India the release was postponed. Moorthy was adamant that the film should be released on theares first as many of the film's crew ncluding him were debutants and they wanted their first film to be watched in theatres. ''Operation Java'' was released in theatres on 12 February 2021.<ref name=release/>
The film was earlier scheduled to be released in May 2020, but after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] surged in India the release was postponed. Moorthy was adamant that the film should be released in theatres first as many of the film's crew were debutantes and the production company, V Cinemas International, seconded his dream even in the pandemic situation. ''Operation Java'' was released in theatres on 12 February 2021. This film was premiered on 15 May through the Television Channel [[Zee Keralam]] and through [[Zee5]] OTT platform.<ref name=release/>
 
[[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==
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| artist    = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
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| next_title = [[Chaavu Kaburu Challaga]]
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The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by [[Jakes Bejoy]].
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| lyrics1 = [[Joe Paul (lyricist)|Joe Paul]]
| music1 = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| extra1 = Alan Joy Mathew, Parvatii Nair, Vivzy
| length1 = 4:41
| title2 = Naade Naattaare
| lyrics2 = ThirumaLi, [[Fejo (rapper)|Fejo]]
| music2 = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| extra2 = ThirumaLi, [[Fejo (rapper)|Fejo]], Jakes Bejoy
| length2 = 4:04
}}


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:2021 drama films]]
[[Category:2021 crime thriller films]]


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Operation Java is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language cybercrime drama 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.[2] The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics.

Operation Java
File:Operation java poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTharun Moorthy
Produced byV Cinemas International
Written byTharun Moorthy
StarringBalu Varghese
Lukman Avaran
Binu Pappu
Irshad
Vinayakan
Shine Tom Chacko
Mamitha Baiju
Music byJakes Bejoy
CinematographyFaiz Siddik
Edited byNishadh Yusuf
Production
company
V Cinemas International
Distributed bySree Priya Combines
Release date
  • 12 February 2021 (2021-02-12)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹15 crore
Box officeest. ₹38 crore[1]

SynopsisEdit

The film is based on real-life cases and portrays investigations undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Cochin 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 permanently hired, inspite 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.

CastEdit

  • Balu Varghese as Antony George
  • Lukman Avaran as Vinaya Dasan
  • Irshad as Prathapan, Sub Inspector - Cyber Cell
  • Binu Pappu as Joy, ASI - Cyber Cell
  • Prasanth Alexander as Basheer, Civil Police Officer - Cyber Cell
  • Shine Tom Chacko as Jacob Mani, Circle Inspector
  • Vinayakan as Ramanathan
  • Dhanya Ananya as Janaki, Ramanathan's wife
  • Mamitha Baiju as Alphonsa
  • Johny Antony as Baburaj
  • P. Balachandran as Balachandran
  • Mathew Thomas as Jerry
  • Anju Mary Thomas as Anjali, Jerry's love interest
  • Unniraj as Akhileshettan, Anjali's love interest
  • 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
  • Akhil as Dany
  • Jaiz as Jaiz
  • Sufi as Aravind
  • Sminu as Antony's mother
  • 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

ProductionEdit

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.[3] 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 an year-and-a-half.[4] It takes place in 2015 - 2017 period. The film was produced by V Cinemas International[3]

Principal photography took place at Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vaikom, and Tamil Nadu. A location in Kakkanad served as the police station.[3] Faiz Siddik was the cinematographer.[5] Filming was wrapped in early March 2020.[6] Dubbing of the film was held at a studio in Kochi in June 2020.[7]

ReleaseEdit

The film was earlier scheduled to be released in May 2020, but after the COVID-19 pandemic surged in India the release was postponed. Moorthy was adamant that the film should be released in theatres first as many of the film's crew were debutantes and the production company, V Cinemas International, seconded his dream even in the pandemic situation. Operation Java was released in theatres on 12 February 2021. This film was premiered on 15 May through the Television Channel Zee Keralam and through Zee5 OTT platform.[4]

Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "The film is a beautiful combination of romance and practicality and the cruelty of the establishment."[8]

MusicEdit

Operation Java
Soundtrack album by
Jakes Bejoy
ReleasedFebruary 2021 (2021-02)
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length8:45
LanguageMalayalam
Jakes Bejoy chronology
Durgamati
(2020) 		Operation Java
(2021) 		Chaavu Kaburu Challaga
(2021)

The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by Jakes Bejoy.

Track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Iruvazhiye"  Alan Joy Mathew, Parvatii Nair, Vivzy 4:41
2. "Naade Naattaare"  ThirumaLi, Fejo, Jakes Bejoy 4:04
Total length:
 8:45

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "Operation Java Worldwide Gross". FilmBiopsy. 1 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "COVID-19: 'Operation Java' team in panic after police close dubbing studio in Kochi". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Shrijith, Sajin (27 November 2020). "Aiming for grittiness". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Real-life inspired investigative thriller Operation Java scheduled for February 12 theatre release". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "'Operation Java' comes to an end". The News Minute. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  6. ↑ TNN (2 March 2020). "It's pack up time for team Operation Java". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Operation Java teaser has gritty feel of police thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "Operation Java, on ZEE5, Is A Wonderfully Written Thriller Set In A Cyber Cell". FilmCompanion. 19 May 2021.

External linksEdit

Operation Java at IMDb

 

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