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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Appa I Love You<br />
| image = Appa I Love You.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --><br />
| director = Athrav Arya<br />
| writer = [[Tabla Nani]] (dialogues)<br />
| screenplay = Atharv Arya<br />
| story = Atharv Arya<br />
| based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --><br />
| producer = <br />
| starring = {{plainlist|<br />
[[Prem (Kannada actor)|Prem]]<br />
*Tabla Nani<br />
*[[Manvitha Kamath]]<br />
*Vikas <br />
*Jeevitha Vasishta<br />
}}<br />
| narrator = <br />
| cinematography = R. D. Nagarjun<br />
| editing = Vedhik Veera<br />
| music = Akash Parva <br />
| studio = KRS Productions<br />
| distributor = [[Casablanca Film Factory]]<ref name="Prime">{{cite news |author=Anish KS |title=Kannada Film ‘Appa I Love You’ Now Streaming on Prime Video India|url=https://www.keralatv.in/kannada-film-appa-i-love-you-now-streaming-on-prime-video-india/?amp|accessdate=29 December 2025|website=keralatv.in|date=27 December 2025}}</ref><br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|4|12}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
| budget = <br />
| gross = <br />
}}<br />
'''''Appa I Love You''''' ({{Translation|Dad, I love you}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[family film|family]] [[drama film]] directed by Athrav Arya and starring [[Prem (Kannada actor)|Prem]], [[Tabla Nani]] in the titular role, and [[Manvitha Kamath]], Vikas and Jeevitha Vasishta. The film's title is named after a song in ''[[Chowka]]'' (2017). The film was theatrically released on 12 April 2024 and received mixed-to-negative reviews.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
It delves into the heart-wrenching narrative of parental trust shattered by betrayal. This emotionally charged drama shines light on a father's unwavering faith in his son, which unfortunately leads to a harrowing journey into homelessness and despair.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{Cast listing|<br />
*[[Prem (Kannada actor)|Prem]] as Rahul<br />
*[[Tabla Nani]] as Dharmanna<br />
*[[Manvitha Kamath]] as Kavya<br />
* Vikas as Sanjay <br />
* Jeevitha Vasishta as Sneha <br />
*[[Bala Rajwadi]]<br />
* Aravind Rao<br />
*[[Vijay Chendoor]]<br />
*[[Aruna Balraj]]<br />
* Patel Annayappa<br />
}}<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
{{empty section|date=May 2024}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
The film was released theatrically on 12 April 2024. Casablanca Film Factory handled the digital distribution, with the film beginning to stream on Amazon Prime Video from 27 December 2025.<ref name="Prime"/><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Sujay B M from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated 2 out of 5 stars and wrote that "With repackaged content and crude execution, one has little to lose by skipping the film".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/appa-i-love-you-movie-review-preachy-tone-dampens-social-message-2976343|title='Appa I Love You' movie review: Preachy tone dampens social message|first=Sujay B.|last=M|newspaper=Deccan Herald | date=12 April 2024 | access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref> Vinay Lokesh from ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Director Atharv Arya tackles a relevant subject, but the treatment remains mediocre. Tabla Nani shines in his role as Dharmanna, while Prem and Manvitha deliver commendable performances within their limited screen time".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/appa-i-love-you/movie-review/109247623.cms|title=Appa I Love You Movie Review : Appa I Love You review: A family drama that fails to live up to expectations|work= The Times of India}}</ref> A Sharadhaa from ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave the film the same rating and wrote that "''Appa I Love You'' is a film that might prompt a few to reconsider their approach with their parents and in-laws, especially regarding adoption. However, the film could have benefitted from a fresh approach".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Apr/13/appa-i-love-you-movie-review-an-emotional-tale-pulled-down-by-a-formulaic-approach|title=Appa I Love You Movie Review: An emotional tale pulled down by a formulaic approach|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|date=13 April 2024|website=Cinema Express}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Despite its strong message at the end, Appa I Love You emerges as a drama that struggles to retain your interest in it".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/appa-i-love-you-review-rings-a-warning-bell-to-every-dad-who-blindly-trusts-his-children-review-109242664|title=Appa I Love You Review: Rings A Warning Bell To Every Dad Who Blindly Trusts His Children!|date=12 April 2024|website=Times Now}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb title|26755448}}<br />
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[[Category:Indian family films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]<br />
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