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.
| 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 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot
editIt 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
edit- 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
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Release
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Reception
editSujay 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".[1] 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".[2] 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".[3] 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".[4]
References
edit- ^ 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.