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Storyline
“Operation Raavan” follows Ram (Rakshith Atluri), who joins a news channel as an assistant to reporter Aamani (Sangeerthana).
Aamani investigates a ₹100 crore scam involving a political figure, but her superiors suppress the story and assign Ram as her assistant to monitor her work.
Impressed by her dedication and bravery, Ram begins to admire her deeply. The investigation shifts when Aamani’s bosses, worried her findings might expose the politician, assign her a new case: a serial killer targeting brides-to-be.
The killer leaves chess pieces at each crime scene after severing the victims’ hands.
Aamani enlists Ram’s help to uncover the killer’s identity. As the investigation progresses, Jeevitha (Radhika), a woman searching for her missing daughter, seeks Aamani’s assistance.
Just as Aamani commits to helping her, the masked killer kidnaps Aamani and murders a police officer, Sugreeva. The police launch “Operation Raavan” to capture the killer and rescue Aamani, while Ram embarks on his own search.
The rest of the film unfolds with Ram’s pursuit of the truth, revealing the killer’s motives and identity.
Analysis
The film mixes themes of crime, suspense, and psychological drama, aiming to engage viewers with the serial killings and the investigation that follows.
However, the narrative struggles to maintain a cohesive flow. Key plot points, such as the ₹100 crore scam, fade away without resolution.
Similarly, some characters, like the dedicated police officer who launches “Operation Raavan,” disappear, weakening the continuity. The climax is predictable, offering few surprises.
Performance
Performances by Rakshith Atluri and Sangeerthana are average, while Radhika’s role, though initially promising, is ultimately underdeveloped.
The film’s second half, dominated by the killer’s backstory, creates a disconnect from Ram’s character, and some pre-climactic scenes come off as overly dramatic.
Despite these issues, the movie does build occasional intrigue.
Technical Aspects
The cinematography by Nani, music by Sharavan Vasudev, and editing by Sathya are passable. However, for a thriller, the film lacks the suspenseful atmosphere needed to keep audiences on edge.
The story could have benefitted from tighter, more realistic scripting to heighten tension and ensure consistency in the plot and characters.
Conclusion
“Operation Raavan” attempts to deliver a gripping crime thriller but ultimately falters due to loose narrative threads, predictable twists, and inconsistent character arcs.
While the premise holds potential, the execution leaves much to be desired.
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