This film simply confirms what I’ve always known, big nose men are toxic, case closed.

This film simply confirms what I’ve always known, big nose men are toxic, case closed.

If the makers knew anything about burial, this film wouldn't have existed. But it's a fun ride, so who cares...

Uppu Kappurambu is set in a fictional village of Chitti Jayapuram, where everyone buries their dead, regardless of religion. Over time, the graveyard becomes occupied with only four spots remaining. At the center of this dilemma is a newly appointed head with no experience, Aparna (Keerthy Suresh) and helping her solve this is a gravedigger, Chinna (Suhas).

The premise is unique, and everyone deserves plaudits for running with it. There are some fun moments in the film where a villager announces that everyone is asked to take care of themselves because there is little space remaining, and they can't afford more dead people.

Suhas does well in his role, and Keerty proves her merit in grounded moments. I am emphasising grounded because the first half demands her to be over-the-top, which honestly doesn't come off as convincing. The over-the-top tone itself doesn't work because it would've been better off with some clever jabs instead of slapstick.

There are certain moments that kind of drag, and I wish that the makers missed a moment to make some kind of caste or class commentary. There are moments at the end where such interpretations could've been drawn, but it would've been better if they had worked with it from the very beginning.

If the makers knew anything about burial, this film wouldn't have existed. But it's a fun ride, so who cares...

Uppu Kappurambu is set in a fictional village of Chitti Jayapuram, where everyone buries their dead, regardless of religion. Over time, the graveyard becomes occupied with only four spots remaining. At the center of this dilemma is a newly appointed head with no experience, Aparna (Keerthy Suresh) and helping her solve this is a gravedigger, Chinna (Suhas).

The premise is unique, and everyone deserves plaudits for running with it. There are some fun moments in the film where a villager announces that everyone is asked to take care of themselves because there is little space remaining, and they can't afford more dead people.

Suhas does well in his role, and Keerty proves her merit in grounded moments. I am emphasising grounded because the first half demands her to be over-the-top, which honestly doesn't come off as convincing. The over-the-top tone itself doesn't work because it would've been better off with some clever jabs instead of slapstick.

There are certain moments that kind of drag, and I wish that the makers missed a moment to make some kind of caste or class commentary. There are moments at the end where such interpretations could've been drawn, but it would've been better if they had worked with it from the very beginning.