Love OTP
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. Produced by Vijay M Reddy under Bhavaprita Productions, the film explores modern relationships and emotional boundaries.
Shot simultaneously in Kannada and Telugu languages, the film was released on 14 November 2025.Despite positive reviews, the film faced low theater attendance.
Plot
Akshay "Akki" is an aspiring cricketer whose life is caught between personal dreams and family expectations, especially under the stern discipline of his father, Shankar. His romantic journey begins with Sana, 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, 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
- Annapoorna
Music
Release and reception
Love OTP was released on 14 November 2025.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". 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". 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".