Overview
A psychological journey that unveils the complexities of desire and greed through a unique lens.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Dense
- Violence
- Mild
- provocative
- philosophical
- surreal
- late night viewing
- discussion night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Naanu, meaning “Me,” presents the story through an intensely self-centered psychological framework.
Rathi, Swathi, and Keerthi are used as metaphorical comparisons for human needs and greed.
The premise treats identity, need, and greed through metaphor instead of straightforward psychological realism.
The central metaphor and named self-persona create a heightened mode of characterization and staging.
Films like Upendra, and why
A Clockwork Orange
psychological allegory, provocative identity themes, and an unconventional male protagonist
Fight Club
surreal psychological tension, symbolic characterization, and fragmented perceptions of self
Karthik Calling Karthik
Indian psychological drama built around unstable identity and philosophical social critique
Movie Details
- Director
- Upendra
- Release Date
- 1999-10-22
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (17)
Cast
- Upendra
- Damini
- Prema
- Raveena Tandon
- Arun Govil
- Gurukiran
- Sarojamma
- V. Manohar
- Rajaram
- N. Lokanath
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Upendra about?
- A self-proclaimed “Me” navigates desire, identity, and greed through a provocative psychological allegory involving three women.
- What is Upendra like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Upendra as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.
- Is Upendra violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Upendra as mild.
- Which films are like Upendra?
- Films with a similar feel include A Clockwork Orange, Fight Club, and Karthik Calling Karthik.
- How long is Upendra?
- Upendra runs 138 minutes.
- Where can I watch Upendra?
- In United States, Upendra streams on Sun Nxt.
