Movie: Uppu Kappurambu
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Suhas Pagolu, Keerthy Suresh, Babu Mohan, Shatru, Talluri Rameshwari, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Ravi Teja, Vishnu O.I, Duvvasi Mohan, Sivannarayana, Prabhavathi Varma
Director: Ani I.V.Sasi
Streaming On: Prime Video
Uppu Kappurambu is a Telugu film that is directly released on OTT. Starring Keerthy Suresh and Suhas in the main roles, this rural drama is directed by Ani I.V. Sasi, known for Ninnila Ninnila. The movie is currently available on Amazon Prime Video and is streaming in various languages. Check out our review to see how it fares.
Story:
Set in the 1990s, in a quirky village named Chitti Jayapuram, Apoorva (Keerthy Suresh) becomes the village leader even though she has no experience in governance.
At the same time, Chinna (Suhas), a gravedigger, lives there with his mother and is fighting cancer.
During a panchayat meeting, Chinna brings up a strange yet urgent concern: there are only four available spots left in the village graveyard. Suddenly, every villager is eager to claim a spot for themselves.
To add to the emotional weight, Chinna’s mother has a final wish. The story revolves around how Apoorva attempts to solve this issue, how Suhas assists her, and how he honors his mother’s last request.
Performances:
Keerthy Suresh plays an entirely different role in Uppu Kappurambu. Her quirky look and exaggerated body language in the beginning are clearly intentional, adding humor.
Although her performance feels strange at first, she eventually fits into the role and gives a believable performance as her character develops. Her willingness to take on such a role is admirable.
Suhas once again shows he is a natural actor. As a gravedigger, he gives a solid and impactful performance.
Babu Mohan as Muttayya and Shatru as Madhu Babu both bring lighthearted moments that enhance the effect. Talluri Rameshwari, despite having limited screen time, plays a crucial emotional role that supports the main conflict
Analysis:
Director Ani I.V. Sasi takes on a unique, quirky, and bold idea. It’s not a typical story, but it gets better as it progresses. The mix of humor and emotion is evident, but the initial moments and certain scenes in the film are overdone, disrupting the flow.
The narrative gathers strength with the friendship of Apoorva and Chinna becoming stronger, and the second half, for the most part, is engaging, and the final moments, where Apoorva becomes the true leader, work well.
Positives:
- Unique Plot
- Performances of Keerthy Suresh and Suhas
- Second Half
Negatives:
- Dull Scenes in the First Half
- Some Repetitive/Over The Top Scenes
Uppu Kappurambu Movie Review and Verdict:
Ani I.V. Sasi’s Uppu Kappurambu is a quirky rural drama. Despite the uneven initial moments and a few over-the-top scenes working against it, the film also features enjoyable moments and a strong climax, guided by Keerthy Suresh’s impressive performance, backed by Suhas, making it a decent watch.