Mehfil is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written and directed by Jayaraj. It is based on the life of music enthusiast Mullassery Raju and his wife, told in a span of a mehfil night. The film stars Mukesh, Unni Mukundan, Asha Sharath and Manoj K. Jayan.
The film released on 8 August 2025.
Plot
Set in a culturally rich feudal household, the film follows a retired landlord (Mukesh) who is deeply rooted in classical music and poetry. As he strives to preserve the dying tradition of mehfil gatherings, the story interweaves the emotional journey of a new generation of artists, including a passionate young musician (Unni Mukundan).
Cast Mukesh as Mullassery Raju Unni Mukundan as Vijay Bhaskar Asha Sharath as Devi Manoj K. Jayan as Sethu Renji Panicker as Dr. Shakeel Siddharth Menon as Anoop Ramesh Narayan Meenakshi Raveendran as Merlin Vyshnavi as Naani Kailash as Rahul Aswathlal as Abdu Krishna Chandran Manoj Govindan as Sura Shibu Nair Nikhil Renjipanicker Sabitha Jayaraj as Latha Anil Anto Akhila Anand as Dr. Anitha G. Venugopal as Suresh
Production The film completed production in late 2022. The shooting locations of the film include heritage homes and culturally rich interiors of Kerala.
Music The soundtrack of Mehfil is composed by Kaithapram Viswanathan and Deepankuran Kaithapram, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The film features several classical tracks and poetic tributes.
Soundtrack "Mehfil Poothoru Ravum" "Raagathin Raavil" "Tribute to Mullassery Rajagopal"
Release Theatrical The first-look poster of Mehfil was released in July 2025 and received appreciation for its elegant presentation. The trailer was released on 3 August 2025.
The film was theatrical released on 8 August 2025.
Home media Mehfil was released digitally through Sun NXT on 10 October 2025.
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