Rajinikanth to return to Kannada cinema after nearly four decades? UI star Upendra drops a hint
'Real Star' Upendra, who is awaiting the release of UI, is a fan of Rajinikanth's work. The actor-director recently expressed a willingness to direct the veteran mass hero but added that some conditions apply.
Actor-director Upendra is gearing up for the release of UI, one of the most ambitious films of his career. The psychological thriller features a unique storyline and has become the talk of the town with its intriguing teaser. During the promotions of UI, the ¡®Real Star¡¯ opened up about his future plans and said that he may direct a film with Rajinikanth in the near future. He will soon be seen alongside ¡®Thalaivar¡¯ in Coolie.
Upendra is keen to direct Rajinikanth
Upendra, the star and the brain behind UI, is a die-hard fan of Rajinikanth. He will soon be alongside the veteran mass hero in Coolie. In a recent interview with Cineulagam, the actor-filmmaker opened up about his plans for the future and hinted at directing a film with Rajinikanth.
He, however, made it clear this will only happen if certain conditions are fulfilled and some things fall into place.
Upendra is widely regarded as one of Kannada cinema¡¯s maverick filmmakers. He received rave reviews for his work on Om and H20. The possibility of him directing Rajini is an exciting one as it could help Rajini reinvent his reel image. Moreover, it might help Rajinikanth renew his association with Sandalwood. The Jailer star acted in Kannada films such as Priya and Sahodarara Savaal during the initial years of his career. Garjane (1981) was his last film in the language. A return to Sandalwood would definitely be a sweet moment for his fans.
Busy time for Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth will next be seen in Coolie. The actioner is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and marks his first collaboration with the veteran mass hero . Unlike Vikram and Leo, it is not part of the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU). Coolie has an ensemble cast that includes Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir . Rajinikanth also has Jailer 2 in his kitty
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Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series.
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