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Operation Diamond Racket (1978): Cast & Plot

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Operation Diamond Racket is a 1978 thriller directed by S. K. Bhagavan and B. Dorairaj, starring Dr. Rajkumar as Prakash, Chethan Ramarao and Prabhakar. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Operation Diamond Racket (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Directors
S. K. Bhagavan and B. Dorairaj
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Kannada
After the credits
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The story

What Is Operation Diamond Racket About?

The premise of Operation Diamond Racket without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Prakash is called in to investigate the theft of diamonds and the kidnapping of scientists; a trail that takes him to distant Nepal.

Operation Diamond Racket Themes & Keywords

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  • spy
  • diamond
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Cast & crew

Operation Diamond Racket Cast & Characters

Dr. Rajkumar leads the cast as Prakash, with Chethan Ramarao as CID Chief and Prabhakar as David. Directed by S. K. Bhagavan and B. Dorairaj; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from S. K. Bhagavan and B. Dorairaj

More films directed by S. K. Bhagavan and B. Dorairaj: Odahuttidavaru, Jeevana Chaithra, Yaarivanu and Hosa Belaku.

Plot

Operation Diamond Racket Plot Summary

What happens in Operation Diamond Racket from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Prakash, also known as CID 999, is a dedicated CID officer who specializes in solving cases involving gold smuggling. His investigations take a serious turn when the CID Chief reports an alarming increase in diamond smuggling, along with the mysterious disappearance of some top scientists. Determined to crack these cases, Prakash begins tracking down leads, which lead him to his colleague Madhu. From Madhu, he uncovers the location of David, a notorious local kingpin involved in criminal activities.

Full summary

The whole story of Operation Diamond Racket, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Operation Diamond Racket?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the badge number of the CID officer who leads the investigation?

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Operation Diamond Racket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Operation Diamond Racket, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Operation Diamond Racket?

Operation Diamond Racket runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Operation Diamond Racket released?

Operation Diamond Racket was released on August 11, 1978.

Who directed Operation Diamond Racket?

Operation Diamond Racket was directed by S. K. Bhagavan and B. Dorairaj.

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Who is in the cast of Operation Diamond Racket?

Operation Diamond Racket stars Dr. Rajkumar as Prakash, Chethan Ramarao as CID Chief and Prabhakar as David, among 11 credited actors.

Does Operation Diamond Racket have a post-credit scene?

No. Operation Diamond Racket has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Operation Diamond Racket in?

The original language of Operation Diamond Racket is Kannada.

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