Uppu Kappurambu
| Uppu Kappurambu | |
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| File:Uppu Kappurambu.jpg 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
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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 | edit source]- 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 | edit source]The film was shot in 28 days.[2]
Music
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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]
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External links
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