This filmography focuses on the life of a roadside "tea kadai" (tea shop) owner in North Chennai.
As of 2025, this genre is no longer amateur. Major OTT platforms like Aha Tamil and Manorama Max are signing exclusive deals with "Local UPD" stars to create web series. The filmography is expanding into:
Several creators have moved from anonymous uploaders to celebrated icons. Here is the essential filmography of the major "Local UPD" universes.