# Operation Tral teaser out: Jayasurya leads NIA thriller

2026-08-26T12:21:14+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Goodwill Entertainments has released the teaser of Operation Tral, a pan-Indian investigative action thriller starring Jayasurya as an NIA officer. The film marks the directorial debut of composer Ratheesh Vega and will release in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Set after a fatal convoy ambush in Tral, Jammu & Kashmir, the teaser shows Jayasurya's character investigating the incident while keeping the larger conspiracy hidden. Inspired by true events, the film was shot across Kerala, Coimbatore, Delhi, Kulu, Manali, Mussoorie and Ladakh. The cast includes Murali Sharma, Vinay Rai, Siddique and others. Produced by Joby George Thadathil, the film is gearing up for a worldwide release. The teaser is now out in five languages, building anticipation around the investigation and the risks involved.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

This is Ratheesh Vega's first directorial project after years as a music composer, putting his versatility to the test. The Tral ambush premise ties into real events in Kashmir, a region that has inspired several Bollywood and regional films in recent years. The film's five-language release shows a growing trend among Malayalam producers to aim for a national audience, similar to recent hits like 'Manjummel Boys' and 'Aadujeevitham'. The ensemble cast mixes Malayalam and Hindi actors, indicating a deliberate cross-industry strategy. The box office performance will depend on how the teaser's mystery translates into a full narrative.

## Coverage

- bollywoodhungama.com <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/operation-tral-teaser-jayasurya-leads-high-stakes-nia-investigation-in-ratheesh-vega-directorial-debut/>
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