UI OTT Release Update: Upendra's Sci-Fi Action Film Reportedly Set For TV Premiere Before Digital Release

UI OTT Release Update: UI is a Kannada sci-fi dystopian action film directed by and starring Upendra. Produced by G. Manoharan and KP Sreekanth under the banners of Lahari Films LLP and Venus Entertainers, the film features Reeshma Nanaiah, Nidhi Subbaiah, Murali Sharma, Sadhu Kokila, and Indrajit Lankesh in key roles. The music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, with cinematography by H. C. Venugopal and editing by Vijay Raj B. G. UI was released in theaters on December 20, 2024.

Fans waiting for UI to debut on an OTT platform may be in for a disappointment. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the film is likely to have its television premiere before its digital release. While earlier speculations suggested that both the satellite and digital rights were secured by Sun Network, the film's team later clarified that no such deal had been finalized and urged audiences to rely only on official updates regarding the OTT release.

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Zee Network has acquired the satellite rights, with Zee Kannada already promoting the film's television premiere. Though the exact telecast date remains unannounced, the channel has assured viewers that it will be aired soon. Usually, films make their OTT debut before reaching television, and UI was expected to follow the same pattern. However, with no clarity on the digital streaming rights and Zee Kannada pushing the TV release, it appears that the OTT launch might face further delays.

UI Cast and Crew

The film UI features a diverse ensemble cast led by Upendra, along with Reeshma Nanaiah, Sadhu Kokila, Vinayak Trivedi, Murali Sharma, and Indrajit Lankesh. The cast also includes Nidhi Subbaiah, Om Sai Prakash, Guruprasad, P. Ravi Shankar, Achyuth Kumar, Hamsa Prathap, Neetu, and Lasya Nagraj in key roles.

The Kannada sci-fi dystopian action film UI brings together a skilled technical team. The film is directed by Upendra, with cinematography by H.C. Venu and music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Editing is handled by Vijay Raj BG, while Shivakumar J serves as the art director. Stunts are choreographed by Thriller Manju, Ravi Varma, and Chethan D'souza, with choreography by Chinni Prakash and Imran Sardariya. VFX supervision is led by Nirmal Kumar (Radiance Fx), and color grading is done by Ashik Kusugolli. The film's sound design is managed by VG Rajen, with Dolby Atmos engineering by L. Satish Kumar. UI is produced by G. Manoharan and KP Sreekanth under the banners of Lahari Films and Venus Entertainers, with distribution handled by KVN Productions (Kannada), Geetha Film Distribution (Telugu), Zee Studios (Hindi), and AP International Films (Tamil and Malayalam).