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