Rajinikanth, Yash Set To Watch Upendra's New Kannada Film UI

Real Star Upendra's UI hit theatres on Friday to a mixed reception from audiences but has enjoyed a strong opening at the Karnataka box office.

Rajinikanth, Yash To Watch Upendra's UI

What could come as a boost to the movie's business is the fact that two leading actors from South India are going to watch the movie today. Tamil superstar Rajinikanth will watch UI in Chennai while Rocking Star Yash will enjoy the movie in Mumbai, as per the UI team.

Set in a fictional dystopian world, UI explores the psychological clash between a town's king and an extraordinary man whose cunning and masterful strategies enable him to seize control of the town, ultimately becoming a dictator.

The science fiction action thriller is written and directed by Upendra, who also takes on the lead role. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast including Reeshma Nanaiah, Murali Sharma, Sunny Leone, Jisshu Sengupta, Nidhi Subbaiah, Sadhu Kokila, Murali Krishna, and Indrajit Lankesh. Produced by Lahari Films and Venus Entertainers, UI promises a gripping narrative with a unique approach.

Music director Ajaneesh Loknath expressed his enthusiasm for the film, saying, "UI is unique in every sense story, screenplay, and overall approach are unlike anything we've seen before. It's a standout project, and I'm confident it will connect with audiences."

Ajaneesh On Upendra

Speaking about working with Upendra, Loknath added, "Working with Uppi sir has been a transformative experience. He's an intellectual and deeply thoughtful person. His immense knowledge and clarity about what he wants from a song or scene make the process so much easier.

In fact, he cuts down nearly half of the effort required by being precise about the film's needs. It's difficult to summarize him in a single word or sentence. His thought process is unparalleled, and his ability to blend creativity with purpose makes him truly extraordinary."

The movie is having over 4000 shows across the globe on Friday in multiple languages - Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.