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{{Short description|2025 Indian family drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name           = LYF: Love Your Father
| image          = LYF – Love Your Father.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = Pavan Ketharaju
| writer         = Pavan Ketharaju
| producer       = {{ubl|Annapareddy Samrajyam|Annapareddy Chetan Sai|Kishore Rathi|Mahesh Rathi}}
| starring       = {{ubl|Sri Harsha|[[S. P. Charan]]|[[Kashika Kapoor]]}}
| cinematography = Sam K Naidu
| editing        = Devarampati Siva Rama Krishna
| music          = [[Mani Sharma]]
| studio         = {{ubl|Manisha Arts and Media|Annapareddy Studios}}<ref>{{cite news |title= 'LYF' trailer wins hearts, BJP Leader Kishan Reddy buys first ticket|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/lyf-trailer-wins-hearts-bjp-leader-kishan-reddy-buys-first-ticket-959027|access-date=1 April 2025|work=The Hans India|date=1 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
| distributor    = 
| released       = {{Film date|2025|04|04|df=y}}
| runtime        = 
| country        = India
| language       = Telugu
| budget         = 
}}
'''''LYF: Love Your Father''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[family drama film]] directed by Pavan Ketharaju<ref>{{cite news|title=First look unveiled of LYF (Love Your Father)|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/09/first-look-unveiled-of-lyf-love-your-father|access-date=1 April 2025|work=Cinema Express|date=9 November 2024|language=en|archive-date=9 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109180029/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/09/first-look-unveiled-of-lyf-love-your-father|url-status=live}}</ref> and produced by Annapareddy Samrajyam, Annapareddy Chetan Sai, Kishore Rathi, and Mahesh Rathi. Music by [[Mani Sharma]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Telugu Movie LYF Launched Tollywood|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/lyf-love-your-father-explores-bond-between-father-and-son-882011|access-date=1 April 2025|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=13 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

==Plot==
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.

== Cast ==
{{Colbegin}}
*Sri Harsha
*[[S. P. Charan]]<ref>{{cite news |title= LYF - Love Your Father First Ticket Purchased by Kishan Reddy|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/lyf-love-your-father-first-ticket-purchased-by-kishan-reddy-1870217|access-date=1 April 2025|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=1 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Kashika Kapoor]] as Sweety
*[[Nawab Shah (actor)|Nawab Shah]]
*[[Chatrapathi Sekhar]]
*[[Shakalaka Shankar]]
*Praveen Bellamkonda
*[[Raghu Babu]]
*Vedartham Dwarakanath
{{Colend}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Track listing
| headline      = Track listing
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| all_music     = [[Mani Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/lyf-love-your-father-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1805837743|title=Lyf (Love Your Father) (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Mani Sharma, Rehman, Kasarla Shyam & Uma Vanguri on Apple Music|date=1 April 2025|via=music.apple.com}}</ref>
| total_length  = 19:56
| title1        = You Are My First Friend
| lyrics1       = Rehman
| extra1        = Prudhvi Chandra
| length1       = 3:47
| title2        = Party Song
| lyrics2       = Rehman
| extra2        = [[Dhanunjay Seepana]]
| length2       = 4:04
| title3        = Hey Madhumathi
| lyrics3       = Rehman
| extra3        = P V N S Rohit
| length3       = 4:06
| title4        = Chamkaare Chamka
| lyrics4       = Kasarla Shyam
| extra4        = Keerthana Sharma
| length4       = 4:09
| title5        = Biginchki Pidikilli
| lyrics5       = Kasarla Shyam
| extra5        = Pavan Charan, Swarag
| length5       = 3:50
}}

== Reception ==
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."<ref>{{cite news |title=LYF Love Your Father Movie Review: Pavan Ketharaju Film Is A Heartfelt Rollercoaster Of Love, Loss, Redemption |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/lyf-love-your-father-movie-review-pavan-ketharaju-film-is-a-heartfelt-rollercoaster-of-love-loss-redemption-review-151344556/ |work=Times Now |date=4 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Devulapally |first1=Aditya |title=LYF review: A decently engaging attempt weighed down by outdated ideas |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Apr/04/lyf-review-a-decently-engaging-attempt-weighed-down-by-outdated-ideas |work=Cinema Express |date=3 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

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."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sistu |first1=Suhas |title='LYF -Love Your Father' review: An emotional rollercoaster ride |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/lyf-love-your-father-review-an-emotional-rollercoaster-ride-959957 |work=The Hans India |date=4 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt33095912}}

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Films set in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films set in Telangana]]