Kochi: Goodwill Entertainments has unveiled the teaser of Operation Tral, an upcoming pan-Indian investigative action thriller starring Jayasurya in the lead role. The film marks the directorial debut of acclaimed music composer Ratheesh Vega and is set for a multilingual release in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Set against the backdrop of a deadly convoy ambush in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, Operation Tral follows an NIA officer assigned to investigate the incident. The teaser introduces a tense world of intelligence operations, national security concerns and dangerous missions, while keeping the central mystery largely under wraps.
The makers have positioned the film as a large-scale investigative thriller inspired by true events. With Jayasurya leading the cast as an officer determined to uncover the truth behind the attack, the teaser sets the stage for a story involving conspiracy, unanswered questions and the risks faced by those pursuing critical evidence.
Jayasurya takes on an intense role
Jayasurya plays the NIA officer at the centre of the narrative, with the teaser presenting him in an intense and action-oriented avatar. His character is tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal convoy attack and gradually finds himself drawn deeper into a complex web of events.
The teaser offers brief glimpses of the investigation, action sequences and the tense atmosphere surrounding the mission. Rather than revealing the entire storyline, it focuses on establishing the dangerous stakes involved and leaves audiences with questions about the people and forces behind the attack.
As the investigation progresses, the story is expected to explore multiple layers of conspiracy and the challenges faced by the officer while trying to separate truth from deception. The makers have also highlighted the national security dimension of the narrative, giving the film a wider pan-Indian appeal.
A debut directorial venture for Ratheesh Vega
Operation Tral is a significant project for Ratheesh Vega, who makes his directorial debut with the film. Known for his work as a music composer, Vega has taken on several creative responsibilities for this ambitious project.
Apart from writing and directing the film, Ratheesh Vega has also composed its music and background score. His involvement across different creative departments makes Operation Tral an important new chapter in his career.
The film’s teaser reflects an attempt to combine investigative storytelling with action and suspense. The narrative is expected to move beyond a conventional action format by placing the investigation and its larger mystery at the centre of the plot.
The project has been announced as a multilingual release from the beginning, allowing the makers to take the story to audiences across several major Indian film markets. The teaser has also been released in all five languages.
Shot across multiple locations
The production of Operation Tral has taken the team across several locations in India. The film was shot in Kerala, Coimbatore, New Delhi, Kulu, Manali, Mussoorie and Ladakh.
The wide range of shooting locations is expected to contribute to the film’s visual scale and geographical backdrop. From urban settings to mountainous regions, the project has been mounted across varied landscapes to support its investigative and action-driven storyline.
Ladakh and other northern locations are particularly significant to the film’s setting, considering that the narrative is centred on a convoy attack in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir. The makers have sought to create a large-scale world around the central investigation while maintaining the suspense surrounding the incident.
Ensemble cast joins Jayasurya
Jayasurya is joined by a large ensemble cast featuring actors from different film industries. The cast includes Murali Sharma, Vinay Rai, Siddique, Sai Kumar, Nandalal Krishnamoorthy, Rithika Singh, Kavya Shetty, Anson Paul and Sirajudheen.
The Bollywood ensemble includes Vikram Kochhar, Yash Pal Gera, Mir Sarwar, Chandan Bisht, Hansika Jangid, Vaani Dogra, Jai Thakore, Vijay Trivedi and Manhar Singh Trivia.
With actors from Malayalam, Hindi and other regional film industries coming together, the makers are aiming to give the multilingual project a broad appeal. The ensemble is expected to play an important role in shaping the various strands of the investigation and the larger mystery surrounding the convoy ambush.
Large technical team behind the thriller
Produced by Joby George Thadathil under the Goodwill Entertainments banner, Operation Tral has Sunimol Joby as co-producer. The project has brought together an extensive technical team for the action thriller.
Najose has handled cinematography, while Shafeeque V.B. is in charge of editing. Noble Jacob serves as the project designer, with Sajeesh Thamarassery working as production designer and Suneesh Sodharan as art director.
Sameera Saneesh and Saritha Jayasurya have handled the costumes, while Ronex Xavier is responsible for makeup. With Ratheesh Vega also composing the music and background score, the film has assembled a team spanning several departments to build its large-scale cinematic setting.
Teaser builds anticipation around the central mystery
While the teaser introduces the main conflict and Jayasurya’s character, the makers have deliberately avoided revealing crucial details about the central mystery. The identities, motives and larger conspiracy surrounding the convoy attack remain concealed.
This approach positions Operation Tral as an investigative thriller where the search for answers is expected to drive the narrative forward. The combination of a real-world-inspired premise, intelligence operations and action gives the project a serious and high-stakes backdrop.
With the teaser now unveiled in five languages, Operation Tral has begun building anticipation for its worldwide release. Jayasurya’s intense portrayal of an NIA officer, Ratheesh Vega’s directorial debut and the film’s expansive production scale are among the key elements drawing attention to the upcoming thriller.