Khajuraho Dreams
| Khajuraho Dreams | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manoj Vasudev |
| Written by | Sethu |
| Produced by | M. K. Nassar |
| Starring | Arjun Ashokan Sharaf U Dheen Sreenath Bhasi Aditi Ravi Dhruvan Chandhunadh Raj Arjun |
| Cinematography | Pradeep Nair |
| Edited by | Lijo Paul |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | Goodline Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Khajuraho Dreams is a Malayalam-language road film directed by Manoj Vasudev and written by Sethu. The film stars Arjun Ashokan, Sharaf U Dheen, Sreenath Bhasi, Aditi Ravi, Dhruvan, Chandhunadh and Raj Arjun in the lead roles. The film released on 5 December 2025 in theatres.[1][2]
Plot
The film follows a group of friends who embark on a long-distance road trip from Kerala to the UNESCO heritage site at Khajuraho. Themes of travel, friendship, emotional conflict and self-discovery are explored throughout their journey.[3]
Cast
- Arjun Ashokan[4]
- Sharaf U Dheen[5]
- Sreenath Bhasi[6]
- Aditi Ravi
- Dhruvan[7]
- Chandhunadh
- Raj Arjun[8]
- Sohan Seenulal[9]
- Sadiq
- Varsha Viswanath
- Naina Sarwar
- Ameya Mathew
- Raksha Raj
- Naseer Khan
- Ashok
Production
The film is produced by M. K. Nassar under Goodline Productions. Its first look poster was released by Mohanlal.[10]
Khajuraho Dreams was shot partially at the Khajuraho temple complex — a restricted UNESCO heritage site — after special permissions were granted.[11]
Early teasers and posters were released between 2022 and 2023.[12][13][14]
The teaser was released in April 2023.[15][16]
The trailer was launched later by Mohanlal.[17][18]
Music
Songs composed by Gopi Sundar began releasing through 2023. A promotional road-trip song gained traction online.[19][20][21]
Release
The film was initially planned for release in May 2023,[22] but the release was postponed several times due to undisclosed reasons.[23] Finally the film released on 5 December 2025.[1][24][25]
Reception
Khajuraho Dreams received mixed to negative reviews from critics.
Mathrubhumi News described the film as a light-hearted entertainer that revolves around friendship, love, and a road trip, noting its focus on youthful camaraderie and travel-based narrative elements.[26]
Onmanorama reviewed that the film has a fun and light-hearted tone and appeals to audiences who enjoy travel-themed stories and friendship.[27]
In contrast, Lensmen Reviews gave the film a negative assessment, criticising its weak screenplay, lack of narrative coherence, and ineffective humour. The review stated that the film failed to capitalise on its premise and suffered from poor execution and uneven performances.[28]
References
- ^ a b c "Khajuraho Dreams gets a release date". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams release date: Arjun Ashokan, Sharaf U Dheen, Sreenath Bhasi team up for a fun road trip". The Times of India.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams is a Malayalam road movie that explores themes of travel and friendship". The Hindu.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan's Khajuraho Dreams gearing up for theatres". OTTplay.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams second look poster released". Zee News Malayalam.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams – Onmanorama coverage". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Samyuktha, Arjun Ashokan & Dhruvan team up". The Times of India.
- ^ "Raj Arjun plays village head in Malayalam debut". The Times of India.
- ^ "യുവതാരങ്ങളുടെ മൾട്ടി സ്റ്റാർ റോഡ് മൂവി 'ഖജുരാഹോ ഡ്രീംസ്'; ഡിസംബർ 5ന് തിയറ്ററുകളിൽ". Manorama Online.
- ^ "Mohanlal releases first look poster". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams is perhaps first film shot in the heritage site". The Times of India.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams road movie poster released". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams first look out". Cinema Express.
- ^ "First look poster out". News18.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams teaser out". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams teaser: Tale of friendship". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mohanlal launches the trailer". The Times of India.
- ^ "Trailer launched". South First.
- ^ "Naamoru Pole song release". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams song released" [ഖജുറാഹോ ഡ്രീംസ് വീഡിയോ സോങ് റിലീസ്]. Samayam Malayalam.
- ^ "Naamoru Pole song will add fuel to your road trip". The Times of India.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan-starrer Khajuraho Dreams to release in May". The Times of India.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams gearing up for theatres". OTTplay.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams movie release Dec 5". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams will hit theatres on December 5". Madhyamam.
- ^ "ഖജുരാഹോ ഡ്രീംസ്'; യുവതാരനിര അണിനിരന്ന ഫണ് എന്റര്ടെയ്നര് | Review". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ "കേരളം മുഴുവൻ 'ഖജുരാഹോ'യിലേക്ക്; ചിത്രം ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് കുടുംബ പ്രേക്ഷകർ". കേരളം മുഴുവൻ ‘ഖജുരാഹോ’യിലേക്ക്; ചിത്രം ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് കുടുംബ പ്രേക്ഷകർ (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "Khajuraho Dreams Review". Lensmen Reviews. Retrieved 27 December 2025.