Operación Camarón is a 2021 Spanish comedy film directed by Carlos Torra, with writing credits to Josep Gartzel and Manuel Burque. The movie stars Julián López, Natalia de Molina, Carlos Librado (Nene), and Milena Smit. It tells the story of Sebas, a new police officer with classical piano talent who goes undercover as a keyboardist for a flamenco trap band called Los Lolos. The band is hired to perform at the wedding of a local drug lord's daughter, providing Sebas the opportunity to investigate a mysterious criminal known as El Fantasma. During his mission, Sebas finds himself caught between loyalty to his new friends and his duty as a police officer, while also falling in love with Lucia, the band manager and sister of the lead singer.
The film serves as a remake of the 2013 Italian comedy Song 'e Napule, which featured Commissario Cammarota as a central character played by Paolo Sassanelli. Operación Camarón was filmed in Seville and Cadiz, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of southern Spain. Upon its release on June 25, 2021, the film became a significant commercial success in Spain, ranking third in domestic box office performance for the year and attracting nearly 600,000 viewers. Its popularity extended to television, where its premiere broadcast in 2023 achieved a high rating of 19.4%, drawing over 2.5 million viewers and making it the highest-rated film that year on Spanish television.
As of late 2026, there are no confirmed announcements regarding a sequel titled "Operación Camarón 2" set for release in 2027. The original 2021 film remains the only entry in this specific franchise adaptation. Therefore, streaming or purchase options are listed for the original feature film below.