Journey of Love 18+ is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Arun D. Jose.

The film stars Naslen K. Gafoor, alongside Mathew Thomas, Nikhila Vimal and Binu Pappu.

Set in North Malabar, the plot follows Akhil and Athira's affair and the situations they face after their elopement and marriage.

Rajesh initially refuses after learning Akhil's relationship is with the local secretary's daughter, but subsequently decides to help them.

During a human chain formed by the local political party, a fully charged mobile phone battery is handed over to Athira by Pattar as per Rajesh's instruction.

A strike led by Athira's elder brother Arjun to the BSNL office turns violent, and the party declares a 24-hour hartal.

At night, Akhil arrives at Athira's house without her family knowing and takes her along with Ranju and Pattar, who were waiting outside in a car.

Before the case is heard in court, Raveendran attempts to convince Athira to change her mind.

[4] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote "Director Arun D. Jose cannot muster up any chemistry between the lead pair, while the politics in the film is merely a prop except at a few points.

A slap here and an abuse there, but otherwise the lovers face no major hurdles even during the climax when, traditionally, all hell should have broken loose.

[18] Raymond John Kuriachan of OTTPlay gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Despite its familiar template, Naslen and Meenakshi's Journey of Love 18+ succeeds in becoming a light-hearted comedy.

"[20] Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "At a time when mediocre thrillers and vapid feel-good dramas are a dime a dozen in Malayalam cinema, such well-packaged fun films are indeed a breath of fresh air.