Love OTP

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Love OTP
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Kannada theatrical release poster
Directed by Aniissh Tejeshwar
Written byAniissh Tejeshwar
Produced byVijay M Reddy
Starring
CinematographyHarsha Vardhan K
Edited bySharath Kumar
Music byAnand Rajavikram
Production
company
Bhavaprita Productions
Release date
  • 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
CountryIndia
Languages
  • Kannada
  • Telugu

Love OTP is a 2025 Indian romantic drama film written and directed by Aniissh Tejeshwar, who also plays the lead role alongside Rajeev Kanakala, Swaroopinii and Jahnvika Kalakeri. [1] Produced by Vijay M Reddy under Bhavaprita Productions, the film explores modern relationships and emotional boundaries.

Contents

Shot simultaneously in Kannada and Telugu languages, [2] [3] [4] the film was released on 14 November 2025. [5] Despite positive reviews, the film faced low theater attendance. [6]

Plot

Akshay "Akki" (Aniissh Tejeshwar) is an aspiring cricketer whose life is caught between personal dreams and family expectations, especially under the stern discipline of his father, Shankar (Rajeev Kanakala). His romantic journey begins with Sana (Swaroopinii), whose deep attachment and growing insecurity turn their relationship increasingly suffocating. Akshay feels trapped, torn between loyalty and the need for emotional space. Amid this turmoil, he meets Nakshathra (Jahnvika Kalakeri), a calm physiotherapist for his cricket team, whose presence brings clarity and warmth. As Akshay navigates Sana’s obsessive behaviour, his budding feelings for Nakshathra, and the pressure to succeed in cricket, he confronts questions of love, boundaries, and responsibility. The film explores modern relationships, highlighting how affection can tip into control and how self-awareness leads to healthier choices.

Cast

Music

The background score and songs were composed by Anand Rajavikram.

All lyrics are written by Nagarjun Sharma.

Kannada track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Dhruvathare" Shashaa Tirupati 3:47
2."Yo Yo" Aniissh Tejeshwar, Rajeev Kanakala 3:05
3."Nanne Bedava"Srilakshmi Belmannu2:54
Telugu track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vanamali" Ramajogayya Sastry Shashaa Tirupati3:47
2."Yo Yo"Dinesh Kakkerla Aniissh Tejeshwar, Rajeev Kanakala 3:05
3."Nannae Kaadhanaa"Battu Vijay KumarSrilakshmi Belmannu2:54

Release and reception

Love OTP was released on 14 November 2025. [7]

A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave a rating of 3.5 out of 5 and opined that, "Love OTP reflects the young love felt by anyone navigating desire, ambition, and responsibility". [8] Suhas Sistu of The Hans India rated it 3 out of 5 and stated "Love OTP lands as a partially engaging youthful drama with enjoyable moments but falls short of becoming a standout romantic entertainer". [9] Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today gave the same rating and opined that the story is "relatable" while writing that, "Love OTP is a film that tries to balance entertainment with a message about the darker side of love". [10]

References

  1. Sharadhaa, A. (13 November 2025). "No love, no pressure; only purpose: Aniissh". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  2. "Love OTP on Friday". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  3. Sharadhaa, A. (10 November 2025). "'Love OTP will serve as a double treat'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  4. Sharadhaa, A. (18 February 2025). "Love OTP will be shot in both Kannada and Telugu: Aniissh". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  5. "Aniissh Tejeshwar juggles love, laughter and dual roles in Love OTP". The Times of India. 14 November 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  6. "Love OTP: Aniissh's film gets career-best reviews, but no takers in theatres". OTT Play. 16 November 2025.
  7. "South OTT And Theatrical Releases This Friday: Dude, Inspection Bungalow, Kaantha, Love OTP And More". Outlook India. 13 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  8. Sharadhaa, A. (15 November 2025). "Love OTP Movie Review: Aniissh hits it out of the park in this high-stakes love game". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  9. Sistu, Suhas (14 November 2025). "Love OTP: A youthful romantic drama that charms". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  10. Ponnappa, Sanjay (13 November 2025). "Love OTP review: Aniish crafts relatable tale mixing humour, love, and toxicity". India Today. Retrieved 19 November 2025.