“Krithi Shetty Opens Up About Uppena Winning National Film Award: A Journey Of Gratitude”
The romantic drama “Uppena,” released in 2021, has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the National Film Award for Best Telugu Film. This triumph has brought renewed attention to the film and its cast.
Krithi Shetty’s Remarkable Debut
Krithi Shetty, a prominent Telugu actress, made her debut in the film industry with the sensational romantic drama “Uppena” in 2021. She portrayed the character of Sangeetha, also known as Bebamma, in the movie. The film starred Vaisshnav Tej as the male lead and renowned Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist.
A Tale of Love and Recognition
The movie, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, garnered immense appreciation from both audiences and critics. Set in the year 2002, the film revolves around the unique love story of Aasirvadham, a Dalit Christian young man, who falls in love with Sangeetha, the daughter of an influential Zamindar named Raayanam. The roles were played by Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty, respectively, with Vijay Sethupathi in the role of Raayanam.
Krithi Shetty’s Gratitude and Triumph
In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Krithi Shetty expressed her gratitude for the recognition bestowed upon her debut Telugu film. She shared her journey’s lessons, blessings, highs, lows, setbacks, comebacks, love, and even hate, all of which have contributed to shaping her into who she is today. The young actress also extended her congratulations to the entire Uppena team for this significant achievement.
Krithi conveyed, “I’m thankful for all of it… The highs. The lows. The blessings. The lessons. The setbacks. The comebacks. The love. The hate. Everything… It’s made me who I am today! My first film receiving a national award feels like a pure blessing… HUGE thank you and congratulations to my #uppena team.” The recognition of her debut film with a national award has undoubtedly been a milestone in her career.
A Stellar Cast and Creative Team
“Uppena” boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Sai Chand, Mamilla Shailaja Priya, Gayatri Jayaraman, Mahadevan, Rajeev Kanakala, Kancharapalem Raju, Ravi Varma, Naga Mahesh, Jai Krishna, and Rajsekar Aningi, among others. The film’s musical score, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, contributed to its charm.
The project was a joint effort by director Sukumar’s production banner, Sukumar Writings, and Mythri Movie Makers.
Acknowledging Excellence in South Indian Cinema
The 69th National Film Awards recognized several outstanding contributions from South Indian cinema, including “Uppena.” The film’s success adds to the list of achievements for the industry as a whole.
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