On the Road (2025 Indian film)

Name: On the Road (2025 Indian film)
Director: Surya Lakkoju
Released: 2026-03-25T22:14:47Z
Cast: Raghav Tiwari, Swati Mehra, Karn Shastri, Ravi Singh, Rahul Kumar

On the Road
On the Road
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Surya Lakkoju
Produced by	SPL Pictures
Written by	Surya Lakkoju
Starring	Raghav Tiwari; Swati Mehra; Karn Shastri; Ravi Singh; Rahul Kumar; S. S. Angchok
Music by	Surbhit Manocha; Naveen Kumar
Cinematography	Gifty Mehra
Edited by	Mandar Sawant
Production; company	SPL Pictures
Release date	10 October 2025;
Country	India
Language	Telugu

On the Road is a 2025 Indian 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.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

Plot[edit | edit source]

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.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Raghav Tiwari
Swati Mehra
Karn Shastri
Ravi Singh
Rahul Kumar
S. S. Angchok

Production[edit | edit source]

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.^[1] The film will be released in multiple Indian languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Music[edit | edit source]

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.

Release[edit | edit source]

On the Road was released theatrically on 10 October 2025.^[4]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Following its release, On the Road received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.

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.^[5]

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.^[6]

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.^[7]