Uyyala Jampala

My review: Uyyala Jampala

Almost a decade ago came a movie with all newcomers made by lesser known technicians except for its director with almost nil publicity but ended being one of the biggest hits in Telugu cinema. "Jayam" is the movie and it was remade in most of the other languages too. Though it was a routine rural love story, the simplicity of the story and making as well as the freshness of the cast attracted the audience. On similar lines comes the latest Telugu movie "Uyyala Jampala". 

"Uyyala Jampala" has nothing new as far as story-line is concerned. It is the age old love story between cross cousins who share a love-hate relationship before finally realizing the true love they share just about in time before the female protagonist gets married to NRI groom. Though the story may sound cliched the screenplay makes it an enjoyable fare. Told in a simple lucid manner, movie sails through effortlessly without making any tall claims or having over-the-top cinematic moments. Dialogues are so casual in the rural lingo and the cast which is made of mostly fresh faces make it an endearing watch. 

Raj Tarun as Soori emotes well. He looks every inch  a rural Andhra youth who is naughty, fiery, sentimental and proud as and when the situation warrants. Avika Gor is pleasant looking and emotes well. Only glitch is her lip-sync which goes awry often. The support cast have also done their parts with ease. One often gets a feeling of being part of the village and eavesdropping on the happenings there. Part of the credit should go to the cast and part to the writer-director of the movie Virinchi Varma. 

Sunny's songs and background score is pleasant to the ears while Vishwa's cinematography is beautifully simple. On the whole, "Uyyala Jampala"  is a simple movie with heart making it a wholesome family entertainer. 

Bottomline: Fresh fare for the whole family. 

3.5/5