On December 20, at 6:00 AM, the inaugural screening of Real Star Upendra’s film UI will commence in Karnataka. KVN Productions, responsible for the film's distribution in the state, has scheduled early morning screenings exclusively in single-screen theatres, the majority of which are already sold out. For those theatres that still have availability, only a limited number of seats in the front row remain. Ticket bookings for these early morning shows opened on December 16, and within a few hours, there was a significant surge in demand reflected by a predominance of orange on ticket aggregator platforms.

If you intend to watch UI, familiarize yourself with Upendra, the director, by exploring his previous works.

Day 1 bookings for UI in Karnataka.

Multiplexes will only join the lineup by December 18, but they will not commence screenings immediately. Showtimes at multiplexes will begin at 9 am. As of noon on December 19, the total number of tickets sold for UI in Karnataka has reached 75,000, according to Lahari Velu, the film’s executive producer, who anticipates that sales will surpass 100,000 by the time the first screening occurs on Friday.

The gross revenue from Day 1 bookings has yet to be determined; however, it is expected to be modest, as the film is not being released with increased ticket prices. Single-screen ticket prices range from Rs 200 to Rs 350, while multiplex tickets are priced between Rs 300 and Rs 550.

Regarding UI, Upendra stated: While the fundamental storyline will be clear to all, the interpretation of its deeper meanings is left to the individual viewer.

UI signifies Upendra’s return to directing after nearly ten years and has been shrouded in secrecy, with the actor-director choosing not to disclose much about the storyline. He expressed that, if it were his decision, he would have preferred to release the film without any promotional content, asserting that the teasers released thus far were merely a business necessity.

The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes, with the official synopsis indicating a narrative centred on the struggle between a monarch and an exceptional individual. The core premise revolves around how this astute character manages to outsmart the king and seize control of his town, ultimately becoming its dictator. The cast includes Reeshma Nanaiah, Sadhu Kokila, Nidhi Subbaiah, and the late Guru Prasad, among others. 

The inaugural screening of Real Star Upendra’s UI is scheduled for December 20 at 6 am in Karnataka. KVN Productions, responsible for distributing the film in the state, has arranged early morning showings exclusively in single-screen theatres, most of which are already sold out. The remaining seats, if available, are limited to the front row. Ticket bookings for these early shows commenced on December 16, and within hours, there was a significant demand reflected in the ticket aggregator platforms.

Multiplexes began their ticket sales on December 18 but will not commence screenings until 9 am. As of noon on December 19, the total number of tickets sold for UI in Karnataka reached 75,000, according to Lahari Velu, the film’s executive producer, who anticipates that this figure will surpass 100,000 by the time the first show begins on Friday.

While the gross revenue from day one booking has yet to be determined, it is expected to be modest, as the film is not being released with increased ticket prices. Single-screen ticket prices range from Rs 200 to Rs 350, while multiplex tickets are priced between Rs 300 and Rs 550.

UI signifies Upendra’s return to directing after nearly ten years, and details about the film have been kept confidential, with the actor-filmmaker choosing not to disclose much about the storyline. He has expressed a preference for releasing the film without any promotional content, stating that the teasers released thus far were merely a business necessity.

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