Uppena (2021)

On the whole, Uppena is a moving love story with an impressive star cast. Amazing songs, a fresh pairing and gritty drama are basic assets for this film. Though the story is a bit routine and parts of second half gets dull, the decent narration and hard hitting climax make this film an impressive watch.

Buchi Babu Sana’s maiden film Uppena tells the often told tale of class divide and how it threatens to rip apart two youngsters in love. With films like Dorasaani and Colour Photo also bringing such stories to the forefront, the debutant director does his best to set the film apart. But does he do enough?

The first half of Uppena is more like a breezy ride with good songs, attractive chemistry between the lead pair, and engaging scenes, but the second half is a fiercely bumpy ride. Least bit engaging subplots and a weak ending will leave the audience disappointed.