Yash Hugs Sudeep At Upendra's UI Premiere Show; Video Goes Viral

The special premiere show of Upendra's multilingual film UI for Sandalwood celebrities was held at the Orien Mall in Bengaluru on Monday evening. The event turned into a glamorous affair, with some of Sandalwood's biggest stars gracing the occasion.

Among the notable attendees were Rocking Star Yash and his wife, Radhika Pandit, who flew in from Mumbai to watch the film. Another prominent guest was Kiccha Sudeep, who shared a heartwarming moment with Yash upon arrival. The duo exchanged hugs, and the candid gesture quickly became a viral sensation, captivating fans across social media.

Adding to the excitement, Sudeep is set to release his own film, Max, later this week, making the gathering a celebration of Sandalwood's vibrant cinematic scene.

UI: A Box Office Winner

UI has been making waves at the box office since its release, wrapping up its first weekend with remarkable numbers. The film, which was released in multiple languages, has been praised for its engaging storyline and Upendra's signature style of filmmaking.

The glimpse that’s set to break the internet today 😍❤️🫶🏻🔥

The stalwarts of Sandalwood - @nimmaupendra, @KicchaSudeep and @TheNameIsYash at the #UiTheMovie Celebrity Show ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥#FocusedBlockbusterUI pic.twitter.com/x96j9qOyFS

— Lahari Films (@LahariFilm) December 23, 2024

The opening day saw UI rake in ₹6.95 crore across all languages, with the Kannada version alone contributing ₹6.25 crore and the Telugu version adding ₹65 lakh. While the second day saw a slight dip, with collections totalling ₹5.6 crore, the film regained momentum on Sunday, earning ₹5.75 crore.

The celebrations go MAX-IMUM now! 😉

Our very own @KicchaSudeep is here for the #UiTheMovie Special Celebrity Show ❤️#FocusedBlockbusterUI pic.twitter.com/CpC09siR0Q

— Lahari Films (@LahariFilm) December 23, 2024

By the end of the first weekend, UI had achieved a commendable net business of ₹18.30 crore. Its strong performance, particularly in the Kannada market, has solidified its status as a box office success.

A small glimpse ❤️🫶🏻⁰But a moment we will cherish for ages 🔥🔥@nimmaupendra & @TheNameIsYash at the #UiTheMovie Special Celebrity Show 💥#FocusedBlockbusterUI pic.twitter.com/e0z6RuE4Nd

— Lahari Films (@LahariFilm) December 23, 2024

With UI enjoying a stellar opening and Max gearing up for release, Sandalwood fans have much to celebrate, as two of its leading stars continue to shine on the silver screen.

This is Cinema 🥹❤️🫶🏻

The titans @TheNameIsYash & @KicchaSudeep 🙏🏻🔥#UiTheMovie #FocusedBlockbusterUI pic.twitter.com/poMk2X2dKq

— Lahari Films (@LahariFilm) December 23, 2024

Sudeep Praises Upendra's UI

Meanwhile, Kiccha Sudeep has praised Upendra's UI after the premiere show. In a post on X, he wrote, "Jus watched #UiTheMovie .A script only @nimmaupendra
sir can visualise n narrate. It's amazing how his thought process operates.

Happy about the response it's getting and even more happier for the team to have stood wth Uppi Sir .Congrats and best wshs to the entire team.L&H's."