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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Aniissh Tejeshwar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Love OTP
| image = Love OTP.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Kannada theatrical release poster
| director = [[Aniissh Tejeshwar]]
| producer = Vijay M Reddy
| writer = Aniissh Tejeshwar
| starring = {{plain list|
* Aniissh Tejeshwar
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]]
* [[Swaroopinii]]
* Jahnvika Kalakeri
}}
| music = Anand Rajavikram
| cinematography = Harsha Vardhan K
| editing = Sharath Kumar
| studio = Bhavaprita Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|11|14}}
| runtime =
| language = {{plain list|
* Kannada
* Telugu
}}
| country = India
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Love OTP''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Romance film|romantic]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film written and directed by [[Aniissh Tejeshwar]], who also plays the lead role alongside [[Rajeev Kanakala]], [[Swaroopinii]] and Jahnvika Kalakeri.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-11-13 |title=No love, no pressure; only purpose: Aniissh |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2025/Nov/13/no-love-no-pressure-only-purpose-aniissh |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Produced by Vijay M Reddy under Bhavaprita Productions, the film explores modern relationships and emotional boundaries.

[[Multiple-language version|Shot simultaneously]] in [[Kannada]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love OTP on Friday |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/love-otp-on-friday/articleshow/125262930.cms |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Bangalore Mirror |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-11-10 |title='Love OTP will serve as a double treat' |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2025/Nov/10/love-otp-will-serve-as-a-double-treat |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-02-18 |title=Love OTP will be shot in both Kannada and Telugu: Aniissh |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Feb/18/love-otp-will-be-shot-in-both-kannada-and-telugu-aniissh |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> the film was released on 14 November 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-11-14 |title=Aniissh Tejeshwar juggles love, laughter and dual roles in Love OTP |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/aniissh-tejeshwar-juggles-love-laughter-and-dual-roles-in-love-otp/articleshow/125297385.cms |access-date=2025-11-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Despite positive reviews, the film faced low theater attendance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/love-otp-aniisshs-film-gets-career-best-reviews-but-no-takers-in-theatres/36935ecfe3870|title=Love OTP: Aniissh's film gets career-best reviews, but no takers in theatres|work=OTT Play|date=16 November 2025}}</ref>

== 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 ==
* [[Aniissh Tejeshwar]] as Akshay "Akki"
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]] as R. Shankar, Akshay's father
* [[Swaroopinii]] as Sana
* Jahnvika Kalakeri as Nakshathra
* Pramodini as Akshay's mother
* Natya Ranga as Varun
* Chetan Gandharva as Harsha, Sana's brother
* Ravi Bhat
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi]]
* Annapoorna

== Music ==
The background score and songs were composed by Anand Rajavikram.

{{Tracklist
| headline = Kannada track listing
| total_length =
| all_lyrics = Nagarjun Sharma
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Dhruvathare
| extra1 = [[Shashaa Tirupati]]
| length1 = 3:47
| title2 = Yo Yo
| extra2 = [[Aniissh Tejeshwar]], [[Rajeev Kanakala]]
| length2 = 3:05
| title3 = Nanne Bedava
| extra3 = Srilakshmi Belmannu
| length3 = 2:54
}}

{{Tracklist
| headline = Telugu track listing
| total_length =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Vanamali
| extra1 = Shashaa Tirupati
| length1 = 3:47
| lyrics1 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| title2 = Yo Yo
| extra2 = [[Aniissh Tejeshwar]], [[Rajeev Kanakala]]
| length2 = 3:05
| lyrics2 = Dinesh Kakkerla
| title3 = Nannae Kaadhanaa
| extra3 = Srilakshmi Belmannu
| length3 = 2:54
| lyrics3 = Battu Vijay Kumar
}}

==Release and reception==
''Love OTP'' was released on 14 November 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-13 |title=South OTT And Theatrical Releases This Friday: Dude, Inspection Bungalow, Kaantha, Love OTP And More |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/south-cinema/south-ott-and-theatrical-releases-this-friday-dude-inspection-bungalow-kaantha-love-otp-and-more |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>

A Sharadhaa of [[The New Indian Express|''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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-11-15 |title=Love OTP Movie Review: Aniissh hits it out of the park in this high-stakes love game |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2025/Nov/15/kannadareview2025nov14love-otp-movie-review-aniissh-hits-it-out-of-the-park-in-this-high-stakes-love-game |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Suhas Sistu of [[The Hans India|''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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2025-11-14 |title=Love OTP: A youthful romantic drama that charms |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/love-otp-a-youthful-romantic-drama-that-charms-1023333 |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> Sanjay Ponnappa of [[India Today|''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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ponnappa |first=Sanjay |date=2025-11-13 |title=Love OTP review: Aniish crafts relatable tale mixing humour, love, and toxicity |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/love-otp-review-aniish-crafts-a-relatable-tale-mixing-humour-love-and-toxicity-2818457-2025-11-13 |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|35852307|Love OTP}}

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2025 romantic comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Kannada-language comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films set in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bengaluru]]

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