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Malayalam CINEMA · 1987
Uppu
ഉപ്പ്
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Overview
Story begins when old patriarch Moosa Meleri arrives in a quiet Kerala village with his adopted son Abu and daughter-in-law Amina. He has lost all his money in litigation. Despite their hardships they are happy until their rich landlord covets Amina. Heartbroken, Amina is forced to divorce Abu and become the landlord's second wife. Twenty years later Amina is alone while her father still indulges in litigations, her son leads a dissolute life and her daughter elopes with the chauffeur.
A closer look
Uppu (1987) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by V. K. Pavithran. The cast includes P. T. Kunju Muhammed, Jayalalita, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Vijayan Kottarathil. Runtime: 115 minutes.
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Uppu FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Uppu?
Uppu is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Uppu?
Our source metadata lists 6 August 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Uppu?
The listed director is V. K. Pavithran.
Who is in the cast of Uppu?
The available cast credits include P. T. Kunju Muhammed, Jayalalita, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Vijayan Kottarathil, Madhavan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Uppu?
The recorded runtime is 115 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Uppu?
The original title in our source data is ഉപ്പ്. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Uppu about?
Story begins when old patriarch Moosa Meleri arrives in a quiet Kerala village with his adopted son Abu and daughter-in-law Amina. He has lost all his money in litigation. Despite their hardships they are happy until their rich landlord covets Amina. Heartbroken, Amina is forced to divorce Abu and become the landlord's second wife. Twenty years later Amina is alone while her father still indulges in litigations, her son leads a dissolute life and her daughter elopes with the chauffeur.
