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{{short description|2025 Indian Telugu-language film by Ani I. V. Sasi}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Uppu Kappurambu
| image = Uppu Kappurambu.jpg
| caption = Promotional release poster
| director = [[Ani I. V. Sasi]]
| writer = Vasanth Maringanti
| producer = Radhika Lavu
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Keerthy Suresh]]
* [[Suhas (Telugu actor)|Suhas]]
}}
| cinematography = Divakar Mani
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| music = [[Sweekar Agasthi]]
| studio = Ellanar Films
| distributor = [[Amazon MGM Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|2025|07|04|df=y}}
| runtime = 136 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Uppu Kappurambu''''' ({{Translation|Salt and Camphor}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|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 (Telugu actor)|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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-16 |title=Keerthy Suresh's 'Uppu Kappurambu' OTT debut date out: When and where to stream Telugu comedy drama |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/keerthy-sureshs-uppu-kappurambu-ott-debut-date-out-when-and-where-to-stream-telugu-comedy-drama/articleshow/121879409.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-07-10 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=16 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250616095208/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/keerthy-sureshs-uppu-kappurambu-ott-debut-date-out-when-and-where-to-stream-telugu-comedy-drama/articleshow/121879409.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live}}</ref>

== 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 ==
{{Cast listing|* [[Keerthy Suresh]] as Apoorva
* [[Suhas (Telugu actor)|Suhas]] as Chinna
* [[Babu Mohan]] as Bheemayya
* [[Shatru (actor)|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 ==
The film was shot in 28 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ani-iv-sasi-on-uppu-kappurambu-keerthy-sureshs-innocent-sarpanch-role-will-surprise-many/ee20b1b3d0588|title=Ani. I.V. Sasi on Uppu Kappurambu: Keerthy Suresh's innocent sarpanch role will surprise many|first=Avad |last=Mohammad|date=2 July 2025|access-date=17 July 2025|work=OTTplay}}</ref>

== Music ==
The soundtrack and background score is composed by [[Sweekar Agasthi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-27 |title=Prime Video Launches Songs Of Uppu Kappurambu |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/prime-video-launches-songs-of-uppu-kappurambu-1887863 |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=28 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628062957/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/prime-video-launches-songs-of-uppu-kappurambu-1887863 |url-status=live}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| all_music =
| title1 = Uppu Kappurambu
| length1 = 2:04
| lyrics1 = Raghuram Dronavajjala
| extra1 = [[Anthony Daasan]]
| title2 = Nomilala
| length2 = 2:09
| lyrics2 = Kittu Vissapragada
| extra2 = [[Sean Roldan]]
| title3 = Yaadunaavo
| length3 = 2:10
| lyrics3 = S Attavur Rahim
| extra3 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
}}

== Release ==
''Uppu Kappurambu'' was first announced by [[Amazon Prime Video]] in March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Live blog: Here are the 69 new releases coming to Prime Video |url=https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/prime-video-india-2024-biggest-announcement |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=IN About Amazon |language=en |archive-date=19 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250419215146/https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/prime-video-india-2024-biggest-announcement |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-19 |title=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 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amazon-prime-video-india-slate-2024-citadel-mirzapur-family-man-paatal-lok-aryan-khan-stardom-9222164/ |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> It was distributed by [[Amazon MGM Studios]] and released on Amazon Prime Video on 4 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-19 |title=Keerthy Suresh's satirical Telugu film 'Uppu Kappurambu' to Premiere on Prime Video on July 4 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/keerthy-sureshs-satirical-telugu-film-uppu-kappurambu-to-premiere-on-prime-video-on-july-4 |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Keerthy Suresh And Suhas Starrer Uppu Kappurambu To Premiere Globally On THIS Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/keerthy-suresh-and-suhas-starrer-uppu-kappurambu-to-premiere-globally-on-this-date-ws-kl-9388815.html |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''Uppu Kappurambu'' received positive reviews from critics, who praised the narrative and its tone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Devulapally |first=Aditya |date=2025-07-04 |title=Keerthy Suresh: Uppu Kappurambu was a much-needed breather |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jul/09/keerthy-suresh-uppu-kappurambu-was-a-much-needed-breather |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

BH Harsh of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 and praised the performances of lead cast, and the direction.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-07-04 |title=Uppu Kappurambu Movie Review: A rollicking, light-footed satire with oodles of cinematic energy |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Jul/04/uppu-kappurambu-movie-review-a-rollicking-light-footed-satire-with-oodles-of-cinematic-energy |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=5 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250705044056/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Jul/04/uppu-kappurambu-movie-review-a-rollicking-light-footed-satire-with-oodles-of-cinematic-energy |url-status=live}}</ref> Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of [[The Hollywood Reporter|''The Hollywood Reporter India'']] praised the screenplay and characterization by Vasanth Maringanti, and the performances of the lead cast.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Uppu Kappurambu' Movie Review: Keerthy Suresh and Suhas Come Alive In This Charming Comedy |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/uppu-kappurambu-movie-review-keerthy-suresh-and-suhas-come-alive-in-this-charming-comedy |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en |archive-date=4 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250704063902/https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/uppu-kappurambu-movie-review-keerthy-suresh-and-suhas-come-alive-in-this-charming-comedy |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uppu Kappurambu Movie Review: A rural satire steeped in wit, eccentricity & measured storytelling |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/uppu-kappurambu/ottmoviereview/122268537.cms |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=10 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250710220545/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/uppu-kappurambu/ottmoviereview/122268537.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Scroll.in]] was positive towards the performances of the entire cast and the story.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=Review: 'Uppu Kappurambu' finds the comedy in death and burial |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1084169/review-uppu-kappurambu-finds-the-comedy-in-death-and-burial |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref>

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".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2025-07-04 |title='Uppu Kapurambu' movie review: Keerthy Suresh and Suhas anchor a partly-entertaining dramedy on life and death |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/uppu-kapurambu-movie-review-keerthy-suresh-and-suhas-star-in-the-telugu-film-that-streams-on-amazon-prime-video/article69767235.ece |access-date=2025-07-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=5 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250705162712/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/uppu-kapurambu-movie-review-keerthy-suresh-and-suhas-star-in-the-telugu-film-that-streams-on-amazon-prime-video/article69767235.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2025-07-07 |title='Uppu Kappurambu' review: A quirky rural tale with heart and humour |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/uppu-kappurambu-review-a-quirky-rural-tale-with-heart-and-humour-985773 |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=8 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708024800/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/uppu-kappurambu-review-a-quirky-rural-tale-with-heart-and-humour-985773 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|31850758}}

[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2025 comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:2025 direct-to-video films]]
[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Amazon Prime Video original films]]
[[Category:Films set in 1992]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian direct-to-video films]]
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[[Category:Amazon MGM Studios films]]

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