Uppu Kappurambu

Mindless comedies are evergreen - cartoonish characters, illogical settings, impractical solutions and absurd problems - these are just the DNA for such flicks. So I had clear idea what to expect and turn off my logic while watching this.

To be honest the first half is pretty good - especially Keerthy as a bumbling, naive fool and the setting, premise all were good and well detailed.

But second half the director did a sacrosanct sin with comedies - he went serious! This is disastrous - because once you become serious and try to seriously solve ridiculous problems and illogical situations in a comedy - the entire thing falls apart!

Smart storytellers either turn black comedy or venture into horror or even break the 4th wall (like in Deadpool or even bits in Pyar ke side effects, Kal ho na ho etc.)

Giving it a 5 rating just for the entertaining first half.

Fresh and unique concept Comedy and emotions worked well, movie carries a meaningful message without feeling forced.

This time, Keerthy Suresh took on a different role and did great Suhas was very natural and impressive as always All the senior actors also did a good job and added strength to the storytelling

Good direction and screenplay that keeps the film engaging throughout.

One interesting fact I known, entire film was shot in just 28 days out of that, Keerthy was on set for 18 days and Suhas for 20 days

Overall, UppuKappurambu is a feel good movie with the right mix of fun, emotion and message.

Movie has a lot of silly jokes and the movie has a wafer thin plot which cannot be considered important for movie. And the whole movie revolves around a Graveyard in the village Chittijayapuram.

And the movie wanted to carry the emotion or the sentiment where everyone wants to be buried in the village they were born.

And when come about acting as always Suhas has given good performance but it can be better because while watching the film I can see more Suhas traits than the character 'CHINNA' and keerthy Suresh has given a decent performance compared to her last 5-7 movies.

Movie is a decent film. And as of me it is a 1Time watch film. The prime videos could've done better.

'Uppu Kapurambu' movie review: An interesting idea undone by an overdrawn narrativeKeerthy Suresh and Suhas anchor a partly-entertaining dramedy on life, death and everything in between. It is a scenario straight out of the wildest dreams, or nightmares. An entire village, dressed in festive finery, gathers around a specially constructed stage. There is anticipation in the air, a celebratory mood. But the master of ceremonies (Vishnu Oi), a man summoned from a neighbouring town, is left stunned when he learns the purpose of the event: a lucky draw to determine who will win slots in the village burial ground, now perilously close to running out of space. Director Ani IV Sasi, who previously helmed the offbeat Telugu romance Ninnila Ninnila, returns with Uppu Kapurambu - a madcap satire that takes on the politics of death, land, and legacy. Screenwriter Vasanth Maringanti weaves in layered subtexts touching upon gender, caste, money, and power, exposing the absurdity of fighting over land meant for one's final rest. Set in the fictional village of Chitti Jayapuram in 1990s undivided Andhra Pradesh, the film creates a universe that feels both outlandish and uncannily believable. The absurdity is deliberate, but the attention to detail - be it in Sri Nagendra Tangala's production design, Poojita Tadikonda's pitch-perfect costumes, or Divakar Mani's earthy cinematography - grounds the story in a very real milieu. Sweekar Agasthi's music, too, hits the right notes, adding whimsy without overplaying its hand. It takes a while to settle into the film's farcical, morbid tone. One early scene sets the stage following the death of a village head - his burial becomes less a solemn occasion and more a social gathering, complete with idle gossip, performative weeping and irreverent humour. His daughter, Apoorva (Keerthy Suresh), is reluctantly thrust into the spotlight as the heir to the post - a role passed down through generations. Things spiral when Chinna (Suhas), the caretaker of the village graveyard, discovers that burial space is rapidly running out. This simple logistical issue triggers a snowballing crisis of power, privilege, and pettiness. Apoorva, woefully inexperienced, fumbles through her newfound responsibilities. Her bungled attempts at diplomacy are laced with biting satire, particularly in a scene where she tries to deflect scrutiny by bringing up the Iran war and tomato prices in the same breath. Babu Mohan as a well-off, elderly aspirant for her position, and Shatru as a fiery young challenger, embody the absurd politicking that underpins this death-centric tale. Sasi and Maringanti craft a village that thrives on absurdity over logic, but after a point, the humour turns laboured. The whimsy that starts off fresh begins to feel overly exaggerated and even cartoonish in tone. Amid the chaos, it is Chinna and his mother (played by a grounded Talluri Rameswari) who emerge as the film's conscience. Years of working as the graveyard's caretakers has given them the wisdom about death being the great equaliser, or is it? After all, the elite still manage to secure premium burial plots and ornate headstones. As the film sprawls into multiple subplots, Uppu Kapurambu loses some of its sharpness. The 2-hour-14-minute runtime begins to drag, weighed down by gags and a wavering tone. However, the narrative regains some traction in its final act. The film ends on a poignant note, reflecting on how status and pride, often derived from power and wealth, can prove futile in the face of mortality. Apoorva's evolution into a village leader is conceptually compelling, but her arc lacks emotional heft. Keerthy Suresh gives it her best, yet the comedic beats written for her character rarely land. It's only in the final scenes, when she muses on the symbolism of the film's title, that she finds her footing. Suhas, ever dependable, brings nuance and relatability to Chinna. His performance, understated yet effective, carries the emotional weight that the film sometimes fumbles elsewhere. Uppu Kapurambu has an intriguing premise and flashes of brilliance, but its inconsistent execution stops it from becoming a truly memorable satire.

Uppu Kappurambu has a storyline with great potential, and it starts off strong-especially thanks to Rana's narration in the beginning, which is particularly engaging and sets the tone perfectly.

Suhas delivers one of his best performances, bringing real depth to his role. Keerthy Suresh's character feels a bit cartoonish in the early part of the film, but her arc gradually shapes up and ends on a decent note.

The second half, however, loses some of its grip. The storytelling starts to feel weak and a bit stretched, which takes away from the initial promise.

On the brighter side, the visuals and setting are beautifully done. The locations bring the 80s village vibe alive, and that nostalgic aesthetic works really well.

While the film was pitched as a comedy, it doesn't quite land on that front. But it still works as a simple, casual watch at home-definitely better suited for an OTT release than theaters.