Stardom often proves to be waning faster. It hasn't even been a full decade since Mahanati released in 2018 — the film that catapulted Keerthy Suresh to the pinnacle of South Indian cinema, thanks to her powerful portrayal of legendary actress Savitri.
Since then, Keerthy has appeared in 23 films over a span of seven years, showcasing how busy her career has been.
Among those, Sarkaru Vaari Paata and Dasara stand out as major hits, although most of the credit for their success went to the male leads rather than to her.
Films like Rang De with Nithiin made only a mild impact on her career, while the rest failed to make a mark.
Although she is associated with Kalki 2898 AD, it’s only as the voice of the character Bujji — she doesn’t appear on screen.
Her Bollywood debut with Baby John also ended in disappointment, effectively shutting down her prospects in Hindi cinema for the time being.
Today marks the release of her OTT film Uppu Kappurambu on Prime Video, but unfortunately, it arrived without much hype or audience anticipation.
Even long-time admirers of Keerthy, who praised her post-Mahanati, seemed unaware of the film's release.
It remains debatable whether this lack of buzz is due to Keerthy's fading stardom or the OTT platform’s insufficient promotion.
While discussions around the film’s content may pick up later, there was clearly a lack of awareness and excitement ahead of its release.
The level of stardom Keerthy gained with Mahanati didn’t last long — a series of flops further diminished her standing, and the lackluster promotion for Uppu Kappurambu adds another setback to her career.
At least let us wish that the content in Uppu Kappu Rambu resonates well and builds an aura around Keerthy Suresh's popularity.
