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{{shortShort description|2021 Indian film by Tharun Moorthy}}

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| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = [[Tharun Moorthy]]

| producer = V Cinemas International

| writer = Tharun Moorthy

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| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]

| cinematography = Faiz Siddik

| editing = [[Nishadh Yusuf]]

| studio = V Cinemas International

| distributor = Sree Priya Combines

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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.

==Synopsis==

The film is based on real-life cases and portrays investigations undertaken by a cyber cell police station in [[CochinKochi]] 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 permanentlybeing 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 ==

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* [[Balu Varghese]] as Antony George

* [[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 Inspector#Keralaof Police|ASI]] JoyIsaac, [[Cyber Cell]] [[Kochi]] Unit

* [[Prasanth Alexander]] as Basheer, [[Head Constable#Kerala|Senior Civil Police OfficerCPO]] -Cyber Cell [[Kochi]] Unit

* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as [[Circle Inspector#Kerala|CI]] Jacob Mani

* Sminu Sijo as Antony's mother

* [[Vinayakan]] as Ramanathan

* Dhanya Ananya as Janaki, Ramanathan's wife

* [[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

* [[MathewAnju Mary Thomas]] as JerryAnjali

* Unniraj as Akhileshettan, Anjali's love interest

* 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

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* Vinod Bose as Ravi

* Parvathy

* [[Althaf Salim]] as Shanu

* Akhil as Dany

* Jaiz as Jaiz

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==Production==

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 webnews|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 [[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 webnews|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>

==Release=Home media===

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/>

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.

===Home Media===

The staellite rights and digital rights of the film is acquired by [[Zee Keralam]] channel and [[ZEE5]] OTT platform.

This film premiered on 15 May through the Television Channel [[Zee Keralam]] and through [[Zee5]] OTT platform.<ref name=release/>

==Reception==

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

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| 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 = ThirumaLi, = [[Fejo (rapper)|Fejo]], [[ThirumaLi]]

| music2 = [[Jakes Bejoy]]

| extra2 = ThirumaLi, = [[Fejo (rapper)|Fejo]], ThirumaLi, Jakes Bejoy

| length2 = 4:04

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