Stardom is temporary — and Keerthy Suresh’s journey echoes that sentiment rather harshly. It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than a decade since Mahanati (2018), the film that earned her a National Award and placed her at the very top of South Indian cinema.
At the time, many expected her to dominate the industry for years to come. But the years that followed have failed to live up to that promise — and have, frankly, been a complete disappointment.
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Since Mahanati, Keerthy has acted in over 20 films — a packed schedule on paper. But in reality, only a handful of those have made any real impact. Dasara did decent business, but most of the credit went to Nani.
Rang De was average, and the rest — from Miss India to Penguin to Saani Kaayidham — either went unnoticed or fell flat. Her big Bollywood debut, Baby John, failed to take off, delivering a major blow to her pan-India aspirations.
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Now, her latest OTT release Uppu Kappurambu is streaming on Prime Video — but with zero buzz. Not even her most loyal fans seemed to care.
Worse, the film has been panned by both critics and audiences. And Keerthy’s performance has come under especially heavy fire.
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The usually graceful and expressive actress looks completely off her game in this film. Her appearance, screen presence, and emotional range have been called “cringe-worthy” by many online.
Social media is flooded with trolls, with one user bluntly writing, “What’s wrong with the director? Unbearable every time Keerthy is on screen in the film.”
It’s not just the role — which itself is poorly written — but Keerthy’s inability to elevate it. She feels lost in a half-baked character, unable to salvage the film or leave any mark.
That said, Keerthy Suresh remains a capable actress. She’s proven her range in the past and shown that she can carry a film on her shoulders. But what she needs now is clarity — the right script, the right director, and above all, a film that can reignite her lost spark.
Because if Uppu Kappurambu is any indication, Keerthy is at serious risk of being remembered more for missed potential than for sustained excellence.
