Operacija Trijumf was a regional music talent TV reality show filmed in Belgrade, Serbia, aired in the region of former Yugoslavia. It is a local version of Star Academyreality series that was developed and is licensed worldwide by Endemol. The show features contestants from the former Yugoslav republics of Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia and Montenegro, the show is broadcast by 6 networks in these five countries. The winner of Operacija Trijumf is Adnan Babajić. Run by Emotion production company from Serbia, Operacija trijumf's sole season began on September 29, 2008. The production format consists of gala evenings held each Monday night in prime time and hosted by a 4-person crew. Additionally, there's a weekly recap show "OT mozak" hosted by Sanja Rajković-Jovanović on Tuesdays as well as variety show "Najgori od sve dece" hosted by Marijana Mićić and Maca on Saturdays. The jury was formed by Marina Tucaković, Tonči Huljić and Ismeta Dervoz.
The third gala evening on October 13 featured Magazin and Zana. It is the first gala evening that had a contestant expelled, Ivana Nikodijević being the first expelled candidate. Contestants Antonija Besednik and Đorđe Gogov were nominated. The favourite of the audience was Aleksandar Belov.
The sixth gala evening on November 3 featured Marina Perazić and Negative. Contestant Jasmina Midžić was expelled. The contestants were punished for breaking the rules, by having all the contestants nominated. Jurry, professors and the students themselves could save a grand total of four students, including Aleksandar Belov, who was that week's favorite. They eventually saved Ana Bebić, Sonja Bakić, Igor Cukrov and Đorđe Gogov. The choice of Sonja Bakić by the students was criticized by the audience, because she was highly responsible for the punishment. The other 9 contestants were nominated.
Seventh gala
The seventh gala evening on November 10 featured Kaliopi, Dado Topić, and Gru. Two students were expelled this time - Mirjana Kostić and Kristijan Jovanov. Contestants Adnan Babajić and Milica Majstorović were nominated. The favourite of the audience was Aleksandar Belov.
Eighth gala
The eight gala on November 17 featured Colonia and Divlje jagode. Contestant Milica Majstorović was expelled. Contestants Đorđe Gogov and Vukašin Brajić were nominated. One more time, Aleksandar Belov was chosen by the audience to be its favourite.
Ninth gala
The ninth gala on November 24 featured Bojan Marović and Danijela Martinović. Contestant Đorđe Gogov was expelled. Contestants Nikola Paunović and Ana Bebić were nominated. The favourite, according to the audience, was Aleksandar Belov.
Tenth gala
The tenth gala on December 1 was supposed to feature Aleksandra Radović and Goran Karan. Unfortunately, Marina Tucaković's son died on the day of the Gala so it was moved to December 8. The new gala featured Emina Jahović and Jelena Rozga. Contestant Nikola Paunović was expelled, while contestants Nikola Sarić and Vukašin Brajić were nominated. The favourite of the audience was Aleksandar Belov.
Eleventh gala
The eleventh gala on December 15, featured Petar Grašo and Karolina Gočeva. Contestant Nikola Sarić was expelled, while contestants Sonja Bakić and Vukašin Brajić were nominated. Aleksandar Belov was the favourite of the audience once again.
Twelfth gala
The twelfth gala on December 22, featured Goran Karan, Aleksandra Radović and Junior Jack. Contestant Sonja Bakić was expelled, and contestants Vukašin Brajić and Igor Cukrov were nominated.
Thirteenth gala
The thirteenth gala on December 29, featured Sakis Rouvas, Jelena Tomašević and Milena Vučić. Student Igor Cukrov was expelled and the rest of the students entered the semi-finale.
Fourteenth gala/Semi-final
The fourteenth gala, the semi-finale on January 4, featured Aki Rahimovski and YU grupa. Student Ana Bebić was expelled and the rest of the students entered the finale.
Fifteenth gala/Final
The fifteenth gala was on January 5 and the winner was announced: Adnan Babajić. The fifth place was taken by Danijel Pavlović, fourth was Nina Petković, 2nd runner up was Aleksandar Belov, 1st runner up was Vukašin Brajić and the winner, Adnan Babajić.
