| Uppu Kappurambu | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Ani I. V. Sasi |
| Written by | Vasanth Maringanti |
| Produced by | Radhika Lavu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Divakar Mani |
| Edited by | Sreejith Sarang |
| Music by | Sweekar Agasthi |
Production company | Ellanar Films |
| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Uppu Kappurambu (transl. Salt and Camphor) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film produced by Ellanar Films and released by Amazon Prime Video. It was directed by Ani I. V. Sasi from a screenplay written by Vasanth Maringanti. The film stars Suhas and Keerthy Suresh in lead roles.
Uppu Kappurambu was released on 4 July 2025, on Amazon Prime Video, to positive reviews from critics, who praised the narrative and its tone.[1]
Plot
[edit]A fictional village confronts a bizarre dilemma when their cemetery runs out of burial space, leading to uproarious situations as the townspeople unite to find creative solutions.
Cast
[edit]- Suhas as Chinna
- Keerthy Suresh as Apoorva
- Babu Mohan as Bheemayya
- Shatru as Madhubabu
- Talluri Rameswari as Kondamma
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Subbaraju
- Raviteja Nannimala as Tingarodu
- Vishnu Oi as Mic Man
- Duvvasi Mohan as Malli Babai
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi as Shanmukham
- Prabhavathi Varma as Padmamma
- Rana Daggubati as narrator (voice only)
Production
[edit]The film was shot in 28 days.[2]
Music
[edit]The soundtrack and background score is composed by Sweekar Agasthi.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Uppu Kappurambu" | Raghuram Dronavajjala | Anthony Daasan | 2:04 |
| 2. | "Nomilala" | Kittu Vissapragada | Sean Roldan | 2:09 |
| 3. | "Yaadunaavo" | S Attavur Rahim | Anurag Kulkarni | 2:10 |
Release
[edit]Uppu Kappurambu was first announced by Amazon Prime Video in March 2024.[4][5] It was distributed by Amazon MGM Studios and released on Amazon Prime Video on 4 July 2025.[6][7]
Reception
[edit]Uppu Kappurambu received positive reviews from critics, who praised the narrative and its tone.[8]
BH Harsh of Cinema Express rated the film 4 out of 5 and praised the performances of lead cast, and the direction.[9] Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of The Hollywood Reporter India praised the screenplay and characterization by Vasanth Maringanti, and the performances of the lead cast.[10] Calling Suhas's performance as "standout", The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5 and had a opinion that the narration and pacing is sluggish.[11] Scroll.in was positive towards the performances of the entire cast and the story.[12]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that "Uppu Kapurambu has an intriguing premise and flashes of brilliance, but its inconsistent execution stops it from becoming a truly memorable satire".[13] The Hans India wrote that "Uppu Kappurambu is an unconventional film that walks the fine line between satire and sentiment. While its quirkiness might not be for everyone, its emotional payoff and character arcs make it a rewarding experience".[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Keerthy Suresh's 'Uppu Kappurambu' OTT debut date out: When and where to stream Telugu comedy drama". The Economic Times. 16 June 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on 16 June 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Mohammad, Avad (2 July 2025). "Ani. I.V. Sasi on Uppu Kappurambu: Keerthy Suresh's innocent sarpanch role will surprise many". OTTplay. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "Prime Video Launches Songs Of Uppu Kappurambu". Deccan Chronicle. 27 June 2025. Archived from the original on 28 June 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Live blog: Here are the 69 new releases coming to Prime Video". IN About Amazon. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Prime Video announces 2024 India slate: From Varun Dhawan-Samantha's Citadel Hunny Bunny to Ananya Panday's Call Me Bae, here's the full list". The Indian Express. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Keerthy Suresh's satirical Telugu film 'Uppu Kappurambu' to Premiere on Prime Video on July 4". Telangana Today. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Keerthy Suresh And Suhas Starrer Uppu Kappurambu To Premiere Globally On THIS Date". News18. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (4 July 2025). "Keerthy Suresh: Uppu Kappurambu was a much-needed breather". Cinema Express. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (4 July 2025). "Uppu Kappurambu Movie Review: A rollicking, light-footed satire with oodles of cinematic energy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 5 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "'Uppu Kappurambu' Movie Review: Keerthy Suresh and Suhas Come Alive In This Charming Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter India. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Uppu Kappurambu Movie Review: A rural satire steeped in wit, eccentricity & measured storytelling". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Review: 'Uppu Kappurambu' finds the comedy in death and burial". Scroll.in. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (4 July 2025). "'Uppu Kapurambu' movie review: Keerthy Suresh and Suhas anchor a partly-entertaining dramedy on life and death". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 5 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (7 July 2025). "'Uppu Kappurambu' review: A quirky rural tale with heart and humour". thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.