Mega Prince Varun Tej is all set to celebrate his 34th birthday today (19 January) in a grand way. The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his bilingual film Operation Valentine, will be greeted by a huge 126-feet cut-out of himself on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad highway in Suryapetat at 11 AM.
The cut-out, which is being erected by the film’s production team, is a part of the promotional strategy to create a buzz around the film, which is based on a true story of a heroic air force operation. The film is directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada and co-stars Manushi Chhillar, the former Miss World and actress, who is making her Telugu debut with this film.
The film’s first single, Vande Mataram, was released the day before yesterday and received a positive response from the fans and critics alike. The song, sung by Sukhwinder Singh and composed by Amit Trivedi, is a patriotic anthem that pays tribute to the brave soldiers who fought for the nation. The song was launched by Varun Tej himself at the Wagah Border, where he also interacted with the army personnel and expressed his gratitude for their service.
A song that is sure to bring pride to your heart. 🇮🇳
— Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) January 17, 2024
Here is the first single #Vandemataram from #OperationValentine 🔥🔥🔥
Telugu – https://t.co/7TyVt00ZTg
Hindi – https://t.co/dUVxVIuHQu@ManushiChhillar @ShaktipsHada89 @MickeyJMeyer @ramjowrites @Sukhwindermusic… pic.twitter.com/gqG8Fssar6
Operation Valentine is slated to hit the theatres on February 16, 2024, and is expected to be a thrilling and emotional ride for the audience. The film will showcase the courage and sacrifice of the Indian Air Force in one of the most challenging and fierce aerial attacks that India has ever faced.
This is not the first time that a giant cut-out of a star has been placed on the highway for promotion. Last year, Varun Tej’s uncle and megastar Chiranjeevi also had a similar cut-out for his film Bholaa Shankar, which was a huge blockbuster.
Varun Tej, who is the son of actor and producer Nagendra Babu, has established himself as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry with films like Fidaa, Tholi Prema, Gaddalakonda Ganesh, F2 and F3. He is also known for his versatile roles and his dedication to his craft. He is married to his co-actor Lavanya Tripathi since 2023.
As Varun Tej’s fans and well-wishers are eagerly waiting to wish him a happy birthday and to catch a glimpse of his colossal cut-out, we wish him all the best for his upcoming film and his future endeavors.
More About Operation Valentine
Operation Valentine is an upcoming bilingual film starring Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar. It is based on a true story of a heroic air force operation that took place in 2023. The film is directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada and produced by Renaissance Pictures and SP International Pictures. The film will release on February 16, 2024 in Telugu and Hindi languages.
The film’s first song, Vande Mataram, was launched by Varun Tej at the Wagah Border on January 17, 2024. The song is a patriotic anthem that pays tribute to the brave soldiers who fought for the nation. The song is sung by Sukhwinder Singh and composed by Amit Trivedi.
Some other facts about Operation Valentine are:
- The film is Varun Tej’s 13th film and Manushi Chhillar’s second film after Prithviraj, which is also releasing in 2024.
- The film is inspired by the British occupation of the Faroe Islands during World War II, which was also known as Operation Valentine.
- The film was shot in various locations across India, including Hyderabad, Delhi, Amritsar, and Ladakh.
- The film’s teaser was released on December 18, 2023 and received over 10 million views on YouTube in 24 hours.
