Uppu Kappurambu Review: Keerthy Suresh shines in a village drama that’s fun until it gets too loud

Uppu Kappurambu Story

Uppu Kappurambu is set in an imaginary village named Chitti Jaya Puram. Apoorva (Keerthy Suresh) is the village sarpanch who is thrown into a difficult situation when the burial ground head, Chinna (Suhas), reveals to the villagers that there is only space for four cremations in the burial ground. This revelation creates new tension in the village, and Apoorva, as the head, decides to allocate the space to four people through a lucky draw. This creates even more tension, and the rest of the story is about how Apoorva joins hands with Chinna and handles the situation.

Uppu Kappurambu Review

Uppu Kappurambu is written and directed by Ani I.V. Sasi, who has chosen a very quirky subject to narrate his village drama. The story is quite interesting, and the backdrop in which it is set looks promising. But sadly, the way it is narrated leaves a lot to be desired.

Right from the first scene, director Ani adopts slapstick comedy to tell his story. Each character in the film is loud and overacts to the extreme. Though the characterizations are well-conceived, the loud performances by the actors can feel irritating.

The village issues, the rivalry between groups, and Keerthy Suresh’s character taking up the sarpanch’s job, are the characters look organic, but their portrayal in several key scenes in the film is disappointing.

There’s a fine line in comedy that must be maintained when narrating such stories in an exaggerated tone. Unfortunately, Keerthy Suresh’s character is portrayed in a confused and overly dramatic manner. Her role lacks balance, and had her performance been toned down, it would have made much more sense.

While the depiction of small-town issues is good, they don’t get enough time to develop. The best part of the film is the track involving Suhas and his mother, played by Talluri Rameswari. Their chemistry brings a smile to your face, and it feels like more scenes of theirs would have added to the film’s charm. This is the only track in the film that feels natural and grounded.

There was scope to elevate the emotional moments, but the director's choice of a light-hearted approach weakens their impact. Uppu Kappurambu is a film best watched with low expectations. There is nothing natural about the tone, and it takes time to adjust to the proceedings. 

In all this, Suhas emerges as the highlight. As always, Suhas delivers a solid performance, and in Uppu Kappurambu, he is very impressive as Chinna. His innocence and screen presence enhance key scenes.

Keerthy Suresh attempts something different here. She looks cute in a few scenes, and her body language is hilarious. However, it’s the direction that makes her character appear odd, as it is written in an over-the-top manner. 

Babu Mohan is neat in his role, and Shatru, surprisingly, shines in a comic avatar. The rest of the cast is too loud to warrant special mention. The production values are very good, and the village atmosphere is superbly showcased. Be it the cinematography, dialogues, or editing, everything is technically sound.

Uppu Kappurambu has a great story and well-thought-out characters, but their exaggerated behavior turns things disappointing. The second half finds its footing, and the emotions start to make sense, but it’s too late by then. 

Uppu Kappurambu Verdict

On the whole, Uppu Kappurambu is a quirky comedy that is a bit loud in its execution. Though Keerthy Suresh and Suhas shine in their roles and the story shows promise, the over-the-top narrative weighs the film down at times. If you're someone who enjoys offbeat comedies, give this film a shot.

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