Operation Valentine Movie Review: Varun Tej Stuns as a Fighter Pilot.

Cast: Varun Tej, Manushi Chhillar, Navdeep, Mir Sarwar, Ruhani Sharma, and others

Direction: Shakti Pratap Singh Hada

Music: Mickey J Meyer

Cinematography: Hari K. Vedantam

Editing: Naveen Nooli

Dialogues: Sai Madhav Burra

Producer: Sony Pictures, Sandeep Mudda

Release Date: 01-03-2024

Varun Tej stars in director Shakti Pratap Singh Hada’s film, “Operation Valentine.” Manushi Chhillar is the lead actress. The film aims to showcase the extraordinary courage and challenges faced by our air force heroes in protecting the nation. Being the first Telugu film to feature aerial action, “Operation Valentine” has garnered significant attention. Released simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, let’s see how the film fares and how well Varun Tej has performed as a fighter pilot. 

Plot

Arjun Rudradev aka Rudra (Varun Tej) is a squadron leader in the Indian Air Force. Known for his “let’s handle whatever comes” attitude, he moves forward with determination. He is in love with Ahana Gill (Manushi Chhillar), a radar officer in the air force. During the crucial time of Project Vajra, Rudra faces a bitter experience. As he tries to overcome it, he dives into Operation Valentine. What is the story behind Operation Valentine? What is the objective of Project Vajra? To find out, one must watch the movie.

Performances

Varun Tej has delivered a career-best performance in this film. He perfectly fits into the role of a true fighter pilot. His proficiency in emotional scenes showcases his acting skills. Manushi Chhillar plays a significant role as the heroine, appearing throughout most of the film alongside the hero. Their pair looks great on screen. Navdeep, Mir Sarwar, and Ruhani Sharma also play roles that leave an impact. The rest of the cast performed well within their limits.

Direction

Inspired by real incidents between India and Pakistan, director Shakti Pratap Singh Hada crafted this film around events from the Pulwama attacks to the Balakot air strike. He excellently depicted the destruction of enemy bases and patriotic scenes. However, the film lacks depth in the love story between the leads. The storyline feels familiar to everyone, and the script could have used more work. The narrative also lacks strength, and similarities with the recently released “Fighter” can be noticed.

Technically

The film stands out technically, especially with its visuals. Mickey J. Meyer’s music complements the action scenes well. Despite budget constraints, the film boasts high production values and quality visuals.

Plus Points

– Varun Tej’s acting

– Visuals

– Battle scenes

Minus Points

– Storytelling

– Chemistry between the lead actors

Telugu.yousay.tv Rating: 3/5