Operation Raavan story

Ram(Rakshit Atluri) is the owner of a new channel named TV 45. He takes over the reins from his family and starts his job as a normal reporter. This is also the time a serial killer is on the loose. His only motive is to kill girls who are getting ready for marriage. Ram assists Aamani(Sangeerthana Vipin) in this case, and the more he investigates, the more things are out of control. Who is this killer? What's his motive and how is Radhika Sarathkumar linked to all this is the basic story of the film.

Operation Raavan Review

Operation Raavan is directed by Venkata Satya, and he pens a story based on the theme of a psycho killer on the loose. The film is more about the media investigating the case rather than the cops. Though the subject looks good on paper, when it comes to execution, it falls flat.

For any thriller to work, the screenplay is the heart of the film, and it needs to be gripping. But that does not happen in Operation Raavan, as things out of hand from the beginning itself. The first half is wasted to showcase the policies of media channels and how they operate in today's day and age.

Also, the lackluster love story between the lead pair does not work one bit. The one aspect that makes sense is the track of the psycho killer. His motive behind the murders and how he traps young girls ready for marriage is showcased in an engaging manner. But the rest of the film is dull and boring.

The investigation related to the cops is showcased in a very silly manner. The director, Venkata Satya, has not done enough homework on how cops operate and leaves a lot of loose ends. The writing is bland and the conflict point is not handled properly, taking the film down in no time.

The investigation style is bad, and there are so many logical errors that are clearly evident in the narrative. The kidnapping episode of the heroine is badly dealt with. Operation Raavan does not create the suspense effect in a proper manner.

 Coming to the performances, Rakshit Atluri is a talented actor and does well in his role. The balanced emotions that he showcases throughout the film are showcased well by the young actor. There are also a few scenes related to him questioning the system and they make a lot of sense in the narrative. But all this marred by improper screenplay. 

Sangeethana Vipin gets a meaty role as an investigative journalist and delivers a fine performance. All her scenes with Rakshit have been designed quite well. Rashika Sarathkumar is showcased in a powerful, and she brings a lot of depth to the film. The supporting cast of Charan Raj and Vinod Sagar are not that great with their performances. A proper supporting cast would have made a world of difference to the film.

Operation Raavan has impressive dialogues, and those mouthed against the system stand out. The production values of the film are not that great, and the editing is bad in the second half. The writing is very bland, and several loopholes in the narrative are visible right through the film.

The camerawork showcasing the killer on the loose is neat. However, the action sequences are done in an over-the-top manner and look fake. Operation Raavan is a typical thriller that has a familiar backdrop. While a few thrills click, the rest of the narrative is bland and boring.

Operation Raavan Verdict

On the whole, Operataion Raavan is yet another routine and boring thriller that has nothing going its way. A few thrills related to the psycho-killer click, but the rest of the presentation is old-school and over the top.

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