Love OTP Review: Aniish’s film is predictable but youthful and relatable

Love OTP Story

Akshay's (Aniish) only dream is to play cricket for the country. He stays away from love thanks to his strict father (Rajeev Kanakala). As time passes by, a girl named Sana (Swaroopinii) enters his life and blackmails him, stating that if Akshay does not accept her proposal, she will kill herself. Reluctantly, Akshay accepts but ends up in a toxic relationship. This is also when he meets Nakshatra (Jahnvika Kalakeri), a physiotherapist, and falls for her. The twist in the tale arises when Akshay reveals to Nakshatra that he already has a girlfriend. On the other hand, Sana finds out that Akshay is cheating on her. How Akshay handles both women in his life forms the basic story of the film.

Love OTP Review

Love OTP has been written and directed by Aniish, who also plays the main lead in the romantic drama. The film is about how a man gets stuck between two women and even spoils his career. Aniish narrates the film in a funny tone in the first half and takes an emotional tone in the second.

He also discusses how toxic relationships are taking a toll on today's men. This aspect is narrated in a funny manner through the love track. How the character of Sana enters his life, dominates him in every aspect, and how comedy is generated through it is neatly showcased. The scenes that the hero goes through are funnily told through the hero's friend, who gets confused till the end as to which girl the hero likes and wants to be with.

The contemporary take on relationships and how the hero finds love is showcased in a very honest manner. But the best part of the film is where the hero tells the second heroine that he already has a girlfriend, and she accepts it happily. When you think the film is becoming the story of a man two-timing girls, this aspect is brought in and creates a decent narrative.

But the best part of the film is the family drama in the second half. How one can lose grip on their career if they go flirting with girls is showcased nicely by the director. The scenes featuring Rajeev Kanakala and Aniish have been executed quite well. But director Aniish saves his best for the last, as he concludes the film on a very realistic note rather than taking a happy ending.

This is done nicely and proves the fact that things are not easy in life and everyone has to sacrifice to get their loved ones. The twist related to the second heroine and why she walks away from the hero is justified quite well. Having said this, the first few minutes of Love OTP look quite silly and showcase the relationship of a toxic couple, but once it gets into the main plot, things start making sense.

Coming to the performances, Aniish gives a neat performance and suits the character of a guy stuck with two women quite effectively. But more than the actor, the director impresses, as he handles this youthful drama in a decent way. He does not add any over-the-top moments and ends the film on a sensible note.

Janvika Kalkeri is also good in her role and gets to showcase decent emotions in the second half. Her chemistry with Aniish is quite good in the film. Rajeev Kanakala gets a good role and drives the second half. All his scenes with Aniish have been showcased well. Swaroopini is also good as the aggressive lover but goes a bit overboard in the emotional scenes.

But it is Natya Ranga who gets a good role, and he is very good as the hero's sidekick. Anand Rajavikram composes the music for this film, and his background score is decent. The camerawork showcasing Bangalore and its surrounding areas is good. The editing is neat, but the screenplay could have been a lot better in the first half. It is way too formulaic and starts making sense only in the second half.

Love OTP has youthful moments that are predictable but narrated in a neat tone. Things take time for us to adjust to the timing of the film, but once it does, things look good.

Love OTP Verdict

On the whole, Love OTP is a new-age, youthful drama that deals with toxic relationships and heartbreak in a decent manner. The film's second half and decent emotions make things interesting. Though there is nothing novel being showcased here, Love OTP keeps you engaged for the most part with youthful and family moments.

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FAQs

Q. What was Aniissh's debut film?

A. Aniissh debuted in 2010 with Nam Areal Ondina.

Q. What was Aniissh's directorial debut?

A. Aniissh made his directorial debut with Ramarjuna.

Q. What was Aniissh's last release?

A. Aniissh was last seen in Aaram Aravindaswamy. The film is yet to drop on OTT