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Uppena

Uppena is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Bucchi Babu Sana in his directorial debut. It is produced by Sukumar Writings and Mythri Movie Makers and stars Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty in lead roles, marking the debut of Vaisshnav Tej in Telugu cinema. The film features music by Devi Sri Prasad and is set in a coastal fishing village, with the title Uppena meaning water. The story centers on a young fisherman who falls in love with a girl from a powerful family, and the couple's romance is tested by social boundaries and family honor, leading to a clash between love and duty.

Uppena was announced in 2019 and shot primarily in coastal Andhra Pradesh and neighboring regions. It released

Critics praised the performances of the leads, the direction, and the soundtrack, while some noted melodramatic

in
theatres
on
12
February
2021,
after
delays
due
to
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
The
film
achieved
commercial
success,
becoming
one
of
the
major
Telugu
box-office
performers
of
2021.
elements.
The
film
is
recognized
for
marking
the
ascent
of
Vaisshnav
Tej
in
Telugu
cinema
and
for
its
rural-set
romance
and
energetic
musical
score,
which
contributed
to
its
overall
reception
and
box-office
performance.