Uppena

'I come from a middle-class family, don't know the term vacation': Why Vijay Sethupathi doesn't take breaks between films

"I generally interpret my scripts and characters to make sure that audiences don't get bored. I tell my directors to write unpredictable lines and scenes."

Uppena movie review: Vaishnav Tej, Kriti Shetty's romantic drama leaves you with a major sense of déjà vu

Uppena, written and directed by Buchibabu Sana, explores what it means to love in a world defined by patriarchy and casteism, but it struggles to break free from several cliches.

Uppena: Vaishnav Tej, Kriti Shetty on acting alongside Vijay Sethupathi, making a love story that revolves around caste

The film delves into casteism and the lives of fishermen in coastal Andhra Pradesh. In an interview to Firstpost, the lead pair and the director Buchibabu Sana reveal what makes their film so unique.

Vijay Sethupathi, Vaisshnav Tej, Krithi Shetty star in Buchi Babu Sana’s Uppena; see trailer

Uppena marks the silver screen debut of Vaisshnav Tej, Krithi Shetty and is slated to release on 13 February.