Keerthy Suresh has carved out a solid career by choosing roles that showcase both her versatility and depth—from National Award-winning performances like Mahanati to crowd-pleasing commercial films. But her latest release, Uppu Kappurambu, feels like a step sideways, if not backwards.
The film opens on an awkward note and unfortunately, never quite finds its rhythm. The core premise—centered around limited graveyard space and family tradition—had the potential to evolve into a quirky social satire or an emotionally resonant tale. Instead, it gets buried under forced humor, underwhelming writing, and flat executi nbon.
Keerthy’s character feels misplaced in the larger scheme of things. She attempts exaggerated comic timing and expressive antics, but the lack of strong writing makes her performance feel strained rather than natural. It’s not that she can’t pull off lighter roles—she’s proven otherwise—but here, the material gives her little to work with.
Suhas, an actor who’s recently been associated with offbeat and engaging roles, also struggles to rise above the confused screenplay. His presence brings moments of sincerity, but even he can’t rescue the film from its identity crisis. The emotional subplots, which could’ve added some much-needed depth, remain underdeveloped and glossed over.
The film also raises questions about the curation standards of streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video. Having big names and an unusual premise isn’t enough. Uppu Kappurambu seems like a project greenlit for novelty, but without a solid creative foundation to back it up. It’s a reminder that even talented actors need to align with scripts that understand their strengths.
In the end, Uppu Kappurambu squanders a promising idea and a talented cast, offering neither laughs nor impact. Hopefully, the team behind it—and the platforms supporting such projects—will see this as a learning moment and aim for better cohesion between concept, writing, and execution in future endeavors.
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