š„ Uppu Kappurambu Review: Death Got Funny?! šš
- MediaFx
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā This quirky Telugu satire on Prime Video mixes dark comedy and social commentary, tackling burials, caste, patriarchy and tradition with uproarious gags and slapstick. Keerthy Suresh as a reluctant female village head and Suhas as a gravedigger bring warmth & wit, making a mustāwatch for youth despite a few pacing issues.

š¬ Whatās the Plot, Bro?
In a fictional Andhra village called Chitti Jayapuram, they bury the deadāuntil they suddenly run out of space! šā ļø The new female village head, ApoorvaĀ (Keerthy Suresh), has to deal with stubborn elders and superstitions. She and Chinni, the gravedigger (Suhas), cook up a wild lottery to choose who gets buried! The whole thing snowballs into full-on chaos.
š LOL Moments & Crazy Characters
Picture a flashy MC in pink leading a burial-space lotteryāheās like Bollywood meets graveyard!
Overātheātop actors literally mime their feelings, weāre talking fullābody comedy city.
š Beyond the Laughter ā Real Social Punches
Caste & Equality:Ā The film quietly exposes how even graveyards reflect social status and privilege.
Patriarchy Alert:Ā Apoorvaās struggle as a woman leader shows how deeply patriarchy and misogyny run in rural settings.
Tradition vs Reason:Ā The villagersā blind faith in burial customs stands for outdated social rulesāeven if theyāre harmful.
š Performances
Keerthy SureshĀ starts off quirkyāoverātheātop but grows into a relatable and grounded leader.
SuhasĀ steals the show as Chinniāthe emotional core, dedicating himself to his dying mother and showing dignity in death.
Supporting castāBabu Mohan, Shatru, and Rameswari Talluriābring in comic flavor and emotional weight.
āļø Weak Spots?
It can drag in partsāespecially the first halfās side plots. Some gags feel stretched.
Hit-or-miss comedy styles might not vibe with everyone; some may find it a bit too loud.
š¬ Youth Talk: Should You Watch It?
Yes!Ā If you love silly, fullāon Indian comedy with a twistāand donāt mind some pacing dramaāitās a fun watch. Heart + humor = hit. Itās Prime Video onlyĀ from 4 July 2025.
ā Final Word ā MediaFx Opinion
From the peopleās perspective, stories like Uppu KappurambuĀ matter. It cuts through elite nonsense and patriarchal norms with humour, but speaks truth to powerāall while celebrating little village folks. The filmās message? Real dignity isnāt buried under caste, money or outdated customs. Unity and fair playāeven on someoneās last riteāmeans more than pomp. Itās a reminder for us all to stand with the working classāright down to the grave.
Drop your thoughts below š:What do you think: should women lead more villages? Is it time to ditch old burial rules too? Letās chat! š¬