‘Uppu Kappurambu’ Movie Review
Movie: Uppu Kappurambu
Streaming Date : July 4, 2025
Streaming Platform : Prime Video India
Cast : Suhas Pagolu, Keerthy Suresh, Babu Mohan, Shatru, Talluri Rameshwari, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Ravi Teja, Vishnu O.I, Duvvasi Mohan, Sivannarayana, Prabhavathi Varma
Music Director : Sweekar Agasthi
Cinematographer : Divakar Mani
Editor : Sreejith Sarang
Producer : Radhika Lavu
Director : Ani I.V.Sasi
“Uppu Kappurambu” is a Telugu web movie that has been released on Amazon Prime Video, featuring Keerthy Suresh and Suhas in the lead roles. Directed by Ani I.V. Sasi, the film is a quirky comedy that doubles as a clever social commentary on dignity in death and communal differences.
Plot:
The movie is set in a fictional village called Chitti Jayapuram and revolves around the story of Aparna (Keerthy Suresh), who becomes the village head despite knowing nothing about governing. The film’s story is centered around a pressing issue in the village, the graveyard is running out of space, and every villager wants to secure a spot for themselves. Aparna, with the help of Chinna (Suhas), a gravedigger, tries to resolve the problem while dealing with the patriarchal and communal issues in the village. The film also features a talented ensemble cast, including Babu Mohan, Shatru, and Talluri Rameshwari, who add to the charm of the movie.
Performances:
Suhas delivers a grounded and effective performance as Chinna, bringing depth and nuance to the character. Keerthy Suresh tries something completely different with her quirky appearance and exaggerated behavior in the early portions of the film, eventually settling into the role and delivering a convincing performance. The supporting cast, including Babu Mohan and Shatru, provide light-hearted moments that add to the film’s charm.
Highlights:
Suhas, Keerthy Suresh
Unique premise
Quirky characters
Social commentary
Thought-provoking themes
Drawbacks:
Uneven execution
Exaggerated scenes
Too many characters
Analysis:
“Uppu Kappurambu” directed by Ani I.V. Sasi is a quirky, fun, and emotional film with a fresh premise. Suhas and Keerthy Suresh deliver committed performances. The film’s unique premise and quirky characters make for an engaging watch. The film’s social commentary on dignity in death and communal differences is thought-provoking and relevant. The film’s blend of humour and emotion is clear in intent, but some scenes come off as overacted, which breaks the immersion. Also uneven execution and a handful of exaggerated scenes restrict its overall impact
The film’s cinematography by Divakar Mani is neat and captures the rural setting well. The songs composed by Sweekar Agasthi are meaningful and well-composed, while the background score complements the tone. However, the screenplay could have been more engaging and balanced, and the editing by Sreejith Sarang could have been tighter, especially in the first half. “Uppu Kappurambu” is a film that will appeal to viewers who enjoy quirky and offbeat stories.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: A Quirky Entertainer
