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Uppena(2021)

6.8/10
Telugu147 mins

Uppena (2021) is a 147-minute Telugu film. Starring Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Kancharapalem Raju and Rajsekhar Aningi. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Uppena stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
12 February 2021
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 27m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Aasi has loved Bebamma since they were kids. Their biggest obstacle is her powerful and controlling father, Rayanam, who stands in the way of their relationship.

A childhood love faces a father's wrath.

Film Details

6.8Rating
147Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date12 February 2021
Also Known AsUppenna · Uppana · Uppanna

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyrevengeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Kancharapalem RajuActor
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Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Aasi in Uppena
Panja Vaisshnav TejActor
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Rajsekhar Aningi, Bus Driver in Uppena
Rajsekhar AningiActor
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Shamdat SainudeenCrew
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Sai ChandActor
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Rajiv KanakalaActor

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Trivia

  • The director Buchi Babu Sana spent nearly seven years developing the script and researching the coastal fishing community.
  • Actor Panja Vaisshnav Tej, making his debut, underwent extensive training in fishing and boat handling for his role.
  • The film's climax scene involving a boat was shot in a specially constructed massive water tank in Hyderabad.
  • Composer Devi Sri Prasad recorded the song 'Neeli Neeli Aakasam' with singer Sid Sriram in just one take.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real coastal locations like Kakinada and Uppada to capture authentic scenery.
  • It became the first Telugu film in 2021 to cross 100 crores at the box office despite being a debut director's work.
  • The title 'Uppena' means 'wave' or 'high tide' in Telugu, symbolizing the turbulent love story.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Uppena

Original Music Composer-Rayanam's henchman3 films
Original Music Composer-MRO2 films

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