Uppu
ഉപ്പ്
“Salt”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- V. K. Pavithran
- Screenplay & Story
- K. M. A. Rahim
- Original Title
- ഉപ്പ്
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Eranadan Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
V. K. Pavithran
K. M. A. Rahim
Madhu Ambat
M Venugopal
K. M. A. Rahim
Department Leadership Roster
V. K. Pavithran
Director
K. M. A. Rahim
Writer
K. M. A. Rahim
Producer
M Venugopal
Editor
Madhu Ambat
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uppu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Uppu?
Uppu was directed by V. K. Pavithran.
Who stars in Uppu?
The principal cast of Uppu includes P.T. Kunju Muhammad, Jayalalita, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Vijayan Kottarathil, Madhavan.
When was Uppu released and how long is it?
Uppu was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.