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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = On the Road<br />
| image = On the Road (2025 Indian film).jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = Surya Lakkoju<br />
| producer = SPL Pictures<br />
| writer = Surya Lakkoju<br />
| starring = Raghav Tiwari<br>Swati Mehra<br>Karn Shastri<br>Ravi Singh<br>Rahul Kumar<br>S. S. Angchok<br />
| music = Surbhit Manocha<br>Naveen Kumar<br />
| cinematography = Gifty Mehra<br />
| editing = Mandar Sawant<br />
| studio = SPL Pictures<br />
| released = {{film date|2025|10|10|df=yes}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
}}<br />
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'''''On the Road''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu cinema|Telugu-language]] road thriller film written and directed by Surya Lakkoju and produced under the banner of SPL Pictures. The film stars Raghav Tiwari and Swati Mehra in the lead roles, with Karn Shastri, Ravi Singh, Rahul Kumar, and S. S. Angchok in supporting roles. It is noted for being the first Indian feature film shot entirely in [[Ladakh]]. The project is promoted as a visually striking road-trip thriller set in the challenging terrain of the [[Himalayas]].<ref name="TOI">{{cite web |title=Ram Gopal Varma unveils trailer for ''On the Road'' promising an intriguing narrative |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-gopal-varma-unveils-trailer-for-on-the-road-promising-an-intriguing-narrative/articleshow/104392081.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=8 October 2025}}</ref><ref name="News18">{{cite web |title=Trailer of Ram Gopal Varma’s ''On the Road'' unveiled; film to release soon |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/trailer-of-ram-gopal-varmas-on-the-road-unveiled-film-to-release-in-november-8615640.html |work=News18 |access-date=8 October 2025}}</ref><ref name="DC">{{cite web |title=RGV unveils ''On the Road'' trailer |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/121023/rgv-unveils-on-the-road-trailer.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=8 October 2025}}</ref><ref name="Hans">{{cite web |title=Road-trip thriller 'On the Road' set for Oct 10 release |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/road-trip-thriller-on-the-road-set-for-oct-10-releasel-1011657#:~:text='On%20the%20Road'%20is%20India's,2025%2C%20across%20both%20Telugu%20states. |work=The Hans India |date=7 October 2025 |access-date=8 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The film follows a seemingly ordinary man who joins a couple on a long road trip through Ladakh. What begins as a peaceful journey gradually turns into a series of dangerous and chaotic events. The story explores suspense, betrayal, and survival against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* Raghav Tiwari <br />
* Swati Mehra <br />
* Karn Shastri <br />
* Ravi Singh <br />
* Rahul Kumar <br />
* S. S. Angchok<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The film is directed by Surya Lakkoju and produced by SPL Pictures. Principal photography took place across various locations in Ladakh, making it the first Indian film to be shot entirely in the region.<ref name="TOI" /> The film will be released in multiple Indian languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.<br />
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== Music ==<br />
The music is composed by Surbhit Manocha, with cinematography by Gifty Mehra and editing by Mandar Sawant. The soundtrack complements the film's road-thriller theme and scenic Himalayan visuals.<br />
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== Release ==<br />
''On the Road'' was released theatrically on 10 October 2025.<ref name name="Hans" /><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Following its release, ''On the Road'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.<br />
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''[[Sakshi Post]]'' called the film "a romantic crime thriller that shifts gears effectively," commending its emotional depth and strong visuals while noting that the pacing dips in parts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Road Movie Review: Romantic Crime Thriller Shifts Gears |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/movies/road-movie-review-romantic-crime-thriller-shifts-gears-462587<br />
|work=Sakshi Post |date=11 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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''[[OTTplay]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5, writing that On the Road "boasts great visuals but limited thrills." The review mentioned that the first half engages emotionally, while the second half delivers better tension and atmosphere.<ref>{{cite web |title=On the Road Review: Surya Lakkoju’s road thriller has great visuals but limited thrills |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/on-the-road-review-surya-lakkojus-road-thriller-has-great-visuals-but-limited-thrills/b7e0698a4f489<br />
|work=OTTplay |date=10 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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''[[The Hans India]]'' described the film as "a scenic ride of emotions, suspense, and raw human drama," applauding its visual grandeur and character-driven storytelling.<ref>{{cite web |title=On the Road: A Scenic Ride of Emotions, Suspense & Raw Human Drama |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/on-the-road-a-scenic-ride-of-emotions-suspense-raw-human-drama-1013557<br />
|work=The Hans India |date=11 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
* {{cite web |title=Ram Gopal Varma unveils trailer for ''On the Road'' promising an intriguing narrative |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-gopal-varma-unveils-trailer-for-on-the-road-promising-an-intriguing-narrative/articleshow/104392081.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=8 October 2025}}<br />
* {{cite web |title=Trailer of Ram Gopal Varma’s ''On the Road'' unveiled; film to release soon |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/trailer-of-ram-gopal-varmas-on-the-road-unveiled-film-to-release-in-november-8615640.html |work=News18 |access-date=8 October 2025}}<br />
* {{cite web |title=RGV unveils ''On the Road'' trailer |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/121023/rgv-unveils-on-the-road-trailer.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=8 October 2025}}<br />
* {{cite web |title=Road-trip thriller 'On the Road' set for Oct 10 release |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/road-trip-thriller-on-the-road-set-for-oct-10-releasel-1011657#:~:text='On%20the%20Road'%20is%20India's,2025%2C%20across%20both%20Telugu%20states. |work=The Hans India |date=7 October 2025 |access-date=8 October 2025}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=tt29542970|title=On the Road}}<br />
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[[Category:2025 thriller films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Films shot in Ladakh]]<br />
[[Category:Indian thriller films]]<br />
[[Category:Films about travel]]<br />
[[Category:Indian road comedy-drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama road movies]]<br />
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