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| Directed by | Pavan Ketharaju |
| Written by | Pavan Ketharaju |
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| Cinematography | Sam K Naidu |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
LYF: Love Your Father is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Pavan Ketharaju [2] and produced by Annapareddy Samrajyam, Annapareddy Chetan Sai, Kishore Rathi, and Mahesh Rathi. Music by Mani Sharma. [3]
LYF: Love Your Father is a heartfelt drama that explores the themes of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a father and son. The story follows Siddu, portrayed by Sri Harsha, as he embarks on a relentless journey to clear his family's name and seek redemption. Throughout his quest, Siddu is guided by the spirit of his beloved father, whose influence serves as both a source of strength and motivation in overcoming the challenges he faces.
Sushmita Dey of Times Now gave the film three out of five stars and wrote, "the film does have its moments of predictability, especially in the plot twists that, while emotionally satisfying. Despite this, the performances and the heartfelt message of the film more than make up for any narrative shortcomings." [5] Aditya Devulapally of Cinema Express wrote, "Overall, LYF – Love Your Father is a well-intentioned film that doesn’t fully deliver on its promise. It has moments of genuine warmth, particularly in its depiction of the father-son bond, and flirts with interesting themes of death and fate. But it lacks the narrative conviction to tie everything together seamlessly." [6]
Suhas Sistu of The Hans India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Had the comedy been toned down and the pacing tightened, Love Your Father could’ve reached even greater heights. Despite a shaky start, Love Your Father succeeds in delivering a moving revenge drama that balances myth, mystery, and emotion." [7]