With UI breaking records even before its release, the excitement surrounding Upendra’s comeback as a director after a hiatus is obvious. As the film, set to release on December 20, nears its debut in over 2,000 screens globally, the team celebrates the impressive achievement of selling over 80,000 tickets online, with one lakh expected by the time it hits theaters. The Kannada film is also being released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Produced by G Manoharan and KP Sreekanth under the banner of Lahari Films and Venus Entertainers, UI stars Upendra in the lead, alongside Reeshma Nanaiah as the female lead. Co-producers include Naveen Manohar and Tulsirama Naidu (Lahari Velu), among few others. The music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, with cinematography by HC Venu. The film will be distributed in Karnataka by KVN Productions.
In the middle of his hectic schedule, Upendra took time to talk exclusively with CE about the film, the weight of expectations he faces, and his perspective on life and politics.
“The expectations are always there. But I believe that like every film, UI is a genuine effort. We’ve put in our best, and I’m confident that the audience will feel it,” Upendra says says with a calm, reflective tone. He adds, “Today’s cinema isn’t limited to one language—it’s global. We’re trying to speak the language of the present, and I’ve danced to the tunes of the times.”
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