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India Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Keerthy Suresh's Uppu Kappurambu gears up for OTT premiere in July
Actor Keerthy Suresh's upcoming Telugu film titled, 'Uppu Kappurambu' finally has a release date. The film will premiere directly on OTT. On Monday, the makers announced that the coming-of-age satire film will stream on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on June by Ani IV Sasi, 'Uppu Kappurambu' features Keerthy Suresh, Suhas, Babu Mohan, Shatru, and Talluri Rameshwari in prominent roles. The film is produced by Radhika Lavu under the banner of Ellanar Films Pvt Ltd. Shot originally in Telugu, it will also be dubbed in in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada on the OTT platform.'Uppu Kappurambu' revolves around the fictional village of Chitti Jayapuram, which is grappling with escalating pressures on its burial infrastructure. Although the film talks about a societal issue, it is replete with quirks, wittiness and humorous Director Ani IV Sasi, in a statement, expressed that the film draws from a world he has long wanted to bring to the screen. He gave a sneak peek into the cinematic world and said that the film is set against the backdrop of a rural life in the 90s."It uses satire and humour to explore how ordinary people navigate extraordinary situations with limited means but an unbreakable spirit," he said. The director also expressed the film is "a sincere attempt to blend comedy with meaningful commentary, brought to life by an incredible cast and crew."Director and Head of Originals of Prime Video, Nikhil Madhok, added, "Uppu Kappurambu is a thought-provoking, yet delightfully quirky satire that captures the essence of an authentic rural milieu whilst bringing to the fore an unconventional theme."Keerthy Suresh has established her acting mettle in Tamil and Telugu films. She began her career as a child actor in early 2000. Years later, she went on to win one National Film Award and two Filmfare awards South for her portrayal of Savitri in the biopic 'Mahanati'. She won another Filmfare award for the film 'Dasara'. The actor will be seen in the upcoming films 'Revolver Rita' and 'Kannivedi'.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Keerthy Suresh's 'Uppu Kappurambu' OTT debut date out: When and where to stream Telugu comedy drama
Acclaimed actress Keerthy Suresh is gearing up for the release of her latest Telugu film , Uppu Kappurambu , which is all set to make its digital debut. The film will bypass theatrical release and premiere directly on Amazon Prime Video . The makers officially confirmed on Monday that the film, a satirical coming-of-age drama , will start streaming on July 4 across India and more than 240 countries and regions worldwide. Directed by Ani IV Sasi, the film boasts a vibrant ensemble cast including Keerthy Suresh, Suhas, Babu Mohan, Shatru, and Talluri Rameshwari, all of whom play pivotal roles. The production is helmed by Radhika Lavu under the banner of Ellanar Films Pvt. Ltd. Though the film has been shot originally in Telugu, it will also be accessible to wider audiences through dubbed versions in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada on the streaming platform. Set in the fictional hamlet of Chitti Jayapuram, Uppu Kappurambu humorously explores a bizarre problem—the village's struggle with a growing crisis related to burial space. Despite addressing a pressing social issue, the film is layered with eccentric characters, sharp wit, and comic relief, creating a narrative that balances entertainment with reflection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60 m² Prefab Bungalow for Seniors in Kafr Abazah Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Filmmaker Ani IV Sasi shared insights into the inspiration behind the story, explaining that the plot is rooted in a world he had long envisioned bringing to life on screen. He revealed that the story is set during the 1990s and offers an authentic glimpse into rural life of the time. According to Sasi, the film cleverly employs satire to shed light on how common people confront extraordinary obstacles with limited resources and unwavering resilience. He also noted that the movie is a heartfelt effort to intertwine meaningful storytelling with humor, realized through the dedication of an exceptional cast and crew. Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals at Prime Video India, described the film as a unique blend of thought-provoking storytelling and eccentric charm. He emphasized that Uppu Kappurambu captures the spirit of village life while bringing attention to an unconventional subject through a lighthearted lens. Keerthy Suresh, who started her acting journey as a child artist in the early 2000s, has built a strong career in both Tamil and Telugu cinema. Her critically acclaimed portrayal of legendary actress Savitri in the biopic Mahanati earned her a National Film Award and two Filmfare South Awards. She also received another Filmfare honor for her performance in Dasara. Keerthy is currently working on her next projects, Revolver Rita and Kannivedi.
