{{Short description|2024 film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}{{Infobox film | name = Love Li | image = Love Li poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Chetan Keshav | writer = Chetan Keshav | producer = Ravindra Kumar | starring = Vasishta N. Simha<br/>Stefy Patel | music = J. Anoop Seelin | cinematography = Ashwin Kennedy | editing = Harish Komme | studio = Abhuvanasa creations | released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|06|14|ref1=}} | country = India | language = Kannada | budget = {{INR}}10 crore<ref name=":0" /> }} '''''Love Li''''' is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language romantic action film directed by Chetan Keshav and produced by Ravindra Kumar under Abhuvanasa Creations. The film stars Vasishta N. Simha, Stefy Patel, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, Sadhu Kokila, Sameeksha and Kavya Shetty.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reddy |first=Y Maheswara ReddyY Maheswara |title=A glimpse into Love Li |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/a-glimpse-into-love-li/articleshow/110716629.cms |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=Bangalore Mirror |language=en |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606070654/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/a-glimpse-into-love-li/articleshow/110716629.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The music was composed by J. Anoop Seelin, while cinematography and editing were handled by Ashwin Kennedy and Harish Komme.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-06-17 |title='Love Li' movie review: A story of love, hope & redemption |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Jun/17/love-li-movie-review-a-story-of-love-hope-redemption |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811154310/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Jun/17/love-li-movie-review-a-story-of-love-hope-redemption |url-status=live }}</ref>
''Love Li'' was theatrically released on 14 June 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-05 |title=Dhananjay-starrer Kotee Set To Clash With Vasishtha Simha's Love Li In Theatres On June 14 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dhananjay-starrer-kotee-set-to-clash-with-vasishtha-simhas-love-li-in-theatres-on-june-14-8921949.html |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=ವಸಿಷ್ಠ ಸಿಂಹ ಅಭಿನಯದ "Love ಲಿ" ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದ ರಿಷಬ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ : ಜೂನ್ 14 ರಂದು ಚಿತ್ರ ತೆರೆಗೆ |url=https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/love-li-trailer-release-film-to-hit-theater-on-june-14th-215012 |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=Zee News Kannada |language=kn}}</ref>
== Plot == {{Expand section|October 2025|date=October 2025}} Jai, an ex-gangster, works as a key man in a fashion designing company and leads a peaceful life with his wife Janani and daughter Thanu. However, things takes a turn when Jai learns that Janani has been infected with HIV by Krimuhi, a psychopath. Jai takes care of Janani by taking her for treatment in London, while also hunting down Krimuhi. Jai tracks down Krimuhi and brutally kills him, while Janani recovers from the disease. Janani learns about Jai's hardships to cure her, where they resume their peaceful life.
== Cast == {{cast list| * Vasishta N. Simha as Jai<ref>{{Cite web | date=2024-05-11 |title=Vasishta Simha wraps up shoot of 'Love Li' in London |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/May/11/vasishta-simha-wraps-up-shoot-of-love-li-in-london |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-03 |title=Love Li Actor Vasishta N Simha Touches Divine Star Rishab Shetty's Feet! Read On To Know Why |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/love-li-actor-vasishta-n-simha-touches-divine-star-rishab-shetty-s-feet-read-on-to-know-why-article-110653592 |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> * Stefy Patel as Janani<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2022-07-18 |title=Stefy Patel marks her Kannada debut with 'love li' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/Jul/18/stefy-patelmarksher-kannadadebut-with-love-li-2477593.html |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> * Achyuth Kumar as Dr. Kumar * Malavika Avinash as Dr. Shashikala * Sadhu Kokila as A. K. Boss * Sameeksha as Siri * Cockroach Sudhir as Sudi * H. G. Dattatreya as Lucky * Kavya Shetty as Kavya<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-05-27 |title=Kavya Shetty and Nandu make special appearance in 'Chikimika' song from Vasishta Simha's 'Love Li' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/May/27/kavya-shetty-and-nandu-make-special-appearance-in-chikimika-song-from-vasishta-simhas-love-li |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> * Vanshika as Tanu}}
== Release == The film's trailer was released on 2 June 2024 by Rishab Shetty and it was promoted digitally by Digital Magnet Media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Rishab Shetty Launches Trailer Of Upcoming Kannada Film LoveLi |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/rishab-shetty-launches-trailer-of-upcoming-kannada-film-loveli-8920860.html |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606070944/https://www.news18.com/movies/rishab-shetty-launches-trailer-of-upcoming-kannada-film-loveli-8920860.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-04 |title=Rishabh Shetty launches the trailer for the upcoming Kannada film 'Love Li' starring Vasishta Simha and Stefy Patel |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rishabh-shetty-launches-the-trailer-for-the-upcoming-kannada-film-love-li-starring-vasishta-simha-and-stefy-patel/articleshow/110699858.cms#:~:text=The%20Kannada%20action-romance%20film,anticipation%20for%20this%20compelling%20story. |access-date=2024-06-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606070948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rishabh-shetty-launches-the-trailer-for-the-upcoming-kannada-film-love-li-starring-vasishta-simha-and-stefy-patel/articleshow/110699858.cms#:~:text=The%20Kannada%20action-romance%20film,anticipation%20for%20this%20compelling%20story. |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was released on 14 June 2024, clashing with ''Kotee''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Shukla |first=Ankur |date=2024-06-06 |title=Rishab Shetty Launches Trailer for Upcoming Kannada Film 'Loveli' - R9 News |url=https://r9news.in/2024/06/06/rishab-shetty-launches-trailer-for-upcoming-kannada-film-loveli/ |access-date=2024-06-06 |language=en-US |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606070948/https://r9news.in/2024/06/06/rishab-shetty-launches-trailer-for-upcoming-kannada-film-loveli/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Reception== Vinay Lokesh of The Times of Indian said that “Love Li has a familiar story filled with love, sentiment, and action but falters in execution. The narration fails to lift the formulaic plot, which is marred by a shallow storyline lacking depth. The film predominantly revolves around Jai and Janani’s life, making it predictable and testing the audience’s patience.”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love Li Movie Review: Love Li review: Vasishta's carry job makes up for a shallow plot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/love-li/movie-review/110993585.cms |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
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Category:2024 Kannada-language films Category:2024 Indian films Category:Indian romantic action films Category:Films set in Karnataka Category:Films shot in Mysore Category:Indian thriller films