Uppu Kappurambu

Uppu Kappurambu
Promotional release poster
Directed byAni I. V. Sasi
Written byVasanth Maringanti
Produced byRadhika Lavu
Starring
CinematographyDivakar Mani
Edited bySreejith Sarang
Music bySweekar Agasthi
Production
company
Ellanar Films
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • 4 July 2025 (2025-07-04)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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 Keerthy Suresh and Suhas.

Uppu Kappurambu was released on 4 July 2025, on Amazon Prime Video, to positive reviews from critics, who praised the narrative and its tone.

Plot

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

Production

The film was shot in 28 days.

Music

The soundtrack and background score is composed by Sweekar Agasthi.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Uppu Kappurambu"Raghuram DronavajjalaAnthony Daasan2:04
2."Nomilala"Kittu VissapragadaSean Roldan2:09
3."Yaadunaavo"S Attavur RahimAnurag Kulkarni2:10

Release

Uppu Kappurambu was first announced by Amazon Prime Video in March 2024. It was distributed by Amazon MGM Studios and released on Amazon Prime Video on 4 July 2025.

Reception

Uppu Kappurambu received positive reviews from critics, who praised the narrative and its tone.

BH Harsh of Cinema Express rated the film 4 out of 5 and praised the performances of lead cast, and the direction. Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of The Hollywood Reporter India praised the screenplay and characterization by Vasanth Maringanti, and the performances of the lead cast. Calling Suhas's performance as "standout", The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5 and had an opinion that the narration and pacing is sluggish. Scroll.in was positive towards the performances of the entire cast and the story.

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". 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".

References

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  8. ↑ Devulapally, Aditya (4 July 2025). "Keerthy Suresh: Uppu Kappurambu was a much-needed breather". Cinema Express. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  9. ↑ 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.
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  12. ↑ "Review: 'Uppu Kappurambu' finds the comedy in death and burial". Scroll.in. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
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