Appa I Love You
| Appa I Love You | |
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| Directed by | Athrav Arya |
| Written by | Tabla Nani (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Atharv Arya |
| Story by | Atharv Arya |
| Starring | Prem
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| Cinematography | R. D. Nagarjun |
| Edited by | Vedhik Veera |
| Music by | Akash Parva |
Production company | KRS Productions |
| Distributed by | Casablanca Film Factory[1] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Appa I Love You (transl. Dad, I love you) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language family drama film directed by Athrav Arya and starring 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.
Plot
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.
Cast
- Prem as Rahul
- Tabla Nani as Dharmanna
- Manvitha Kamath as Kavya
- Vikas as Sanjay
- Jeevitha Vasishta as Sneha
- Bala Rajwadi
- Aravind Rao
- Vijay Chendoor
- Aruna Balraj
- Patel Annayappa
Soundtrack
Release
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.[1]
Reception
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".[2] 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".[3] 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".[4] 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".[5]
References
- ^ a b Anish KS (27 December 2025). "Kannada Film 'Appa I Love You' Now Streaming on Prime Video India". keralatv.in. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ M, Sujay B. (12 April 2024). "'Appa I Love You' movie review: Preachy tone dampens social message". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Appa I Love You Movie Review : Appa I Love You review: A family drama that fails to live up to expectations". The Times of India.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (13 April 2024). "Appa I Love You Movie Review: An emotional tale pulled down by a formulaic approach". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Appa I Love You Review: Rings A Warning Bell To Every Dad Who Blindly Trusts His Children!". Times Now. 12 April 2024.