Love OTP

Love OTP is a 2025 romantic drama written and directed by Aniissh Tejeshwar, who also plays the lead, with Rajeev Kanakala, Swaroopinii and Jahnvika Kalakeri. Shot in Telugu and Kannada at the same time, it opened in theatres on 14 November 2025 to positive reviews but thin audiences, and streams on Prime Video.

What the story is about

Akshay, or Akki, is an aspiring cricketer caught between his own dreams and the expectations of his strict father, Shankar. His relationship with Sana begins sweetly, but her deep attachment and growing insecurity make it more and more suffocating, and Akshay feels trapped between loyalty and his need for space. Then he meets Nakshathra, the calm physiotherapist of his cricket team. The film looks at how affection can tip into control, and at the choices Akshay has to make about love, boundaries and responsibility.

Cast and characters

• 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 and Chetan Gandharva as Harsha, Sana’s brother
• Ravi Bhat, Tulasi and Annapoorna

Crew and music

• Writer and director: Aniissh Tejeshwar
• Producer: Vijay M Reddy (Bhavaprita Productions)
• Music and background score: Anand Rajavikram

Release and reception

Love OTP was released on 14 November 2025. A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave it 3.5 out of 5, writing that it “reflects the young love felt by anyone navigating desire, ambition, and responsibility”. Suhas Sistu of The Hans India gave it 3 out of 5, calling it a partly engaging youthful drama, and Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today gave the same rating, describing a relatable story that tries to balance entertainment with a message about the darker side of love. Despite the reviews, OTT Play reported that it found few takers in theatres. No box-office figure is on record from a cited source.

Where to watch Love OTP

Love OTP is available on Amazon Prime Video in India, according to the TMDB watch-provider listing (JustWatch data). No exact streaming start date is on record.

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Sources: the Wikipedia article on Love OTP and the reviews and reports it cites; our own cast, crew, release and OTT records.