Prithviraj Sukumaran took Malayalam cinema fans by surprise on October 2 with the much-awaited reveal of the first-look poster for Operation Cambodia, tweeting simply: “#OperationCambodia #OPJ2.” But the poster says plenty. Dark, intense, and shadowed in suspense, it marks the official return to the world of Operation Java—Tharun Moorthy’s 2021 cybercrime thriller that left audiences hanging and hungry for more.
In Operation Cambodia, Prithviraj reprises his role as a Kerala cyber cell officer, diving back into the digital underworld where scams, surveillance, and secrets intertwine. The poster sets the tone with a brooding silhouette, military-green tones, and coded overlays that hint at international stakes. It’s a sharp pivot from domestic online crimes to a broader, possibly geopolitical canvas—making this not just a sequel, but a serious expansion of the OPJ universe.
The film reunites original cast members Lukman Avaran, Balu Varghese, and Binu Pappu, who were instrumental in grounding Operation Java with realism and grit. Directed again by Tharun Moorthy and produced by V Cinemas and The Manifestation Studio, Operation Cambodia has been years in the making, with fans speculating ever since Java’s open-ended finale. And now, with the sequel officially in motion, expectations are sky-high for a tight, investigative procedural layered with the kind of socio-tech commentary that set the first film apart.
With its October announcement generating instant buzz, Operation Cambodia promises a fresh take on digital crime thrillers in Indian cinema. If the first look is anything to go by, viewers should brace for a bigger, bolder mission that digs deeper into the murky crosshairs of law enforcement and cyber warfare.