Prakash Raj (Tamil version: Payanam ) / Dil Raju (Telugu version: Gaganam ) Starring: Nagarjuna Akkineni and Prakash Raj Runtime: 2 hours 11 minutes (Tamil) Genre: Action / Thriller Plot Synopsis: Operation Garuda
(2011) is a landmark Indian action thriller that redefined the "hijack drama" genre in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Prakash Raj , the film is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of a crisis, moving away from typical "mass heroics" to deliver a taut, ensemble-driven narrative. Core Movie Details Release Date: February 11, 2011 Director: Radha Mohan payanam 2011 tamilyogi link
Passengers from various backgrounds—including a superstar actor, a priest, and an astrologer—deal with mounting terror and internal friction. Prakash Raj (Tamil version: Payanam ) / Dil
As negotiations stall and a passenger is killed, Ravindra initiates , a daring rescue mission involving a complex plan to deceive the terrorists into believing their leader is still alive. Cast and Key Characters The film's strength lies in its diverse ensemble cast: As negotiations stall and a passenger is killed,
The film's plot is loosely inspired by the 1999 Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking. It begins when five militants hijack a flight from Chennai to Delhi, demanding the release of their leader, . The story unfolds through two parallel perspectives:
Major Ravindra (Nagarjuna) of the NSG and Home Secretary Vishwanathan (Prakash Raj) engage in a high-stakes chess match with the hijackers and bureaucratic red tape.