Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Romance, Drama
2h 27m · 12 Feb 2021
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Shamdat Sainudeen
Ratings
Our Rating
3.5
Uppena is a romantic drama centered around the love story of Aasi and Bebamma, two young individuals from different social backgrounds. The film explores themes of love, honor, and societal constraints as Aasi fights against oppressive forces to protect his love and assert his identity.
Panja Vaisshnav Tej: Debut performance praised for natural and sincere portrayal of Aasi.
Krithi Shetty: Strong debut with emotive and convincing portrayal of Bebamma.
Vijay Sethupathi: Powerful antagonist role, commanding screen presence and intensity.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Buchi Babu Sana delivered a confident directorial debut with a heartfelt narrative that balances romance and social commentary effectively, though some narrative pacing could have been tighter.
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| Award | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actor (Male) | Panja Vaisshnav Tej won for his performance |
| SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actress | Krithi Shetty won for her performance |
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics generally praised Uppena for its emotional depth, strong performances, and musical score. The film was noted for its fresh cast and impactful antagonist, though some reviews pointed out a formulaic storyline and minor pacing flaws.
Final Box-Office Result
Uppena released on 12 February 2021 (2021).
Uppena is declared a BLOCKBUSTER at the box office.
Uppena is available on Netflix. OTT date will be updated soon.
Uppena directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Produced by Naveen Yerneni, Mohan Cherukuri, Y. Ravi Shankar, Sukumar.
Uppena stars Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Krithi Shetty, Vijay Sethupathi.
Tollybo rates Uppena 3.5/5. Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER.
Music for Uppena composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Uppena — Genre: Romance, Drama, Runtime: 147 minutes, Language: Telugu.
