Jul. 07, 2023|India|123 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance;South;Indian
Description: Journey of Love 18+ is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama romance film directed by Arun D. Jose, who co-wrote it with Raveesh Nath, based on a story by Rajesh Varikkoli. The film features Naslen K. Gafoor, Mathew Thomas, and Nikhila Vimal. Set in Vadakara, Northern Kerala, it focuses on the love story of Akhil and Athira and the events leading to their marriage. Released on July 7, 2023, the film received mixed reviews.
This film marks Arun D. Jose’s second directorial venture following “Jo and Jo,” and reunites the main cast from that film. Principal photography began on January 20, 2023, in Vatakara.
Critics have provided varied feedback on the film. S. R. Praveen of The Hindu noted a lack of chemistry between the leads, while mentioning that the film’s political elements felt shallow. Princy Alexander from Onmanorama highlighted its youthful vibe but pointed out that it didn’t flow as freely as other genre predecessors like “Thanneer Mathan Dinangal.” Other reviews gave it moderate ratings, with some appreciating its light-hearted comedic appeal despite its familiar storyline. Vignesh Madhu from Cinema Express praised it for bringing fresh entertainment to Malayalam cinema amid mediocre offerings.
Cast director: Arun D Jose
Cast actor: Naslen Gafoor, Meenakshi Dinesh, Mathew Thomas, Nikhila Vimal, Binu Pappu, Saaf, Manoj K U, Shyam Mohan, Rajesh Madhavan
Original name: Journey of Love 18+