Kannada film UI actor-director Upendra sheds light on his allegorical interpretation of epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata in an exclusive conversation with India Today Digital. The actor emphasized on its timeless relevance while offering a unique perspective on the epic.

Upendra, widely considered a ‘real star’, talks about His films and their universal relevanceHe said, “My films are timeless because they resonate with everyone’s journey – mine, yours and ours; Life remains constant even after decades, and the truths I explore in my films also remain constant. I build from my heart and soul, with a foundation of integrity. While Om was an exception, a reflection of its time that became a big hit, my other works delve deeper. Take Ramayana for example. Ram represents the soul, Sita represents our thinking, the golden deer represents our will and Ravana represents our thoughts – which makes it eternally relevant.”

Upendra’s much awaited film, The UI is set to release in theaters on December 20.Returning to the director’s chair after a long hiatus, he described the film as “psychological, commercial, political and satirically entertaining”. He revealed that the project is full of metaphors, making it an interactive experience for the audience. “We created our own world. Every house, costume and element in the film represents something,” he said.

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UI is produced by G Manohar Naidu of Lahari Films and KP Srikanth of Venus Entertainers with an estimated budget of Rs 100 crore. The film stars Reshma Nanaiah in the lead role, supported by stalwarts like Murali Sharma, P Ravi Shankar, Guruprasad and Nidhi Subbiah. The technical crew includes art director Shiv Kumar of KGF fame and music composer Ajneesh Loknath, adding further importance to this historic project.