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Upendra said in an interview "It was an unfinished story. In the end, he (protagonist) leaves everything behind and goes away. There is no answer to what next. What happened to him? In a film you can show such abruptness. But what really happens to him if he were real? That question always bothered me. It was a conflict within me wanting to know what happened. Our lives are a constant search to find the ultimate truth..."

In 'Upendra-1' the protagonist was in search. In this movie the protagonist is content and happy. He enjoys and makes fun of the (odd?) ways of society.

The protagonist in the movie keeps on saying the same thing "What you are looking is here and now" and yet no one bothers to look there and then. The protagonist keeps on saying that he is a CHANGED man now and yet no one cares. People rather than looking into him, kept on searching. People who knew his past (characters from uppi-1), kept searching him in his past without realizing that past is just a reconstruct of mind. People who were interested in his future (Police and other characters interested in will), kept on searching in his future without realizing that future is again a construct of mind. No one in the movie (or in the audience) bothered to look into him. No one was in the present. People who watched movie without thinking about 'what happens next?' can get the message, otherwise they will miss it… Most people thought that the movie is about 'Neenu'(YOU). When 'Naanu' (I) dies, Neenu(You) can't exist. 'I' exist because 'You" exists. When 'I' dies, the very variable of comparison dies. Therefore the movie is not about 'Neenu'(You) .

The movie is about 'NO MIND'. It reminds me of 'ZEN' movies of China, Japan and Korea. Movie tries to explain 'No Mind' with 'Mind'. Mind on its own doesn't exist. It has no existence of its own. Therefore it is not substantial. On the other hand, mind is a continuum of thoughts. (All the scenes in the movie are in continuum and random). We don't realize this continuum due to our unconsciousness. Sit for moment. Watch your mind without judging. You realize random thoughts coming and going. If you go little deep, you can also witness intervals in between thoughts.

Thinking is always about future or past. As you are, you can't be without thinking. You can not do any activity without thinking/no mind. No mind is evolved state wherein consciousness guides. 'No mind' is the state of being; not activity. Consciousness becomes the master and mind becomes the servant. Ever wondered why Krishna became charioteer. Krishna represents consciousness and Arjuna represents mind. In a state of 'no mind' Consciousness guide the mind.

This movie is about a quest of a person who has attained 'No Mind'. Paradox is that one attains state of 'no mind' at the verge of his quest. When quest itself end, nothing exists. All this human struggle is for finding that quest. You can call it happiness or Moksha or something else. When there is no quest, neither present exists nor future. One is utterly content within. He lives. No future. No past. Therefore there cannot be any end as 'end' itself is futuristic… There are glimpses of Tantra (with Parul Yadav and in a scene with Kristina).

We can see Upendra dressing in a typical Osho style and trying to imitate him in a way in the movie...

Contentment is subjective and very inner experience. You cannot make a movie on contented person. Although one can make movie on how one attains that state.

I knew making a movie on 'no mind' was very difficult, yet director has given his sincere attempt. He should be appreciated for his guts.

I personally think screenplay could have been made more interesting.

The movie is not raw with dialogs as in Uppi-1. It is more mature, witty and more sharp. It is raw in 'Zen' sense. A kind of raw 'Zen' movie. It can be watched/enjoyed with family...

Thank you Upendra for making this movie

This is one of the rarest of the rare movies that, in typical Uppi style simply defies any review. The only way to review this would be to watch it yourself. There are only two types of people - those who love Uppi movies and those who don't understand Uppi movies. This guy is like a genetically engineered hybrid of Nolan, Tarantino and Hitchcock.

This movie requires at least 2-3 viewings to even sink in. The climax simply leaves you shell-shocked and if you see the faces of those coming out of the theater, it will be like they saw a ghost or something. While successful movies from all languages are remade in other languages, I've always wondered why Upendra's movies are never remade, but only dubbed. The answer is simple. It is impossible to remake Upendra's content. I don't think there is any director or actor in the world or at least India who has either the guts or the capacity to remake Upendra's movies.

And it is to Kannada film industry's eternal credit that talents like Upendra or Rakshit Shetty, Anup Bhandari or even Puttanna Kanagal and Shankar Nag can emerge without any godfathers or famous, well connected fathers!

Take a bow Uppi! Take a bow Sandalwood!

Uppi is back with another master piece. Another flick with deep message to the world. It talks about how every person thinks and what each one of us go through in our daily life. This movie shows 2 contrast characters naanu(selfish) and neenu (selfless) and depicts that if are selfless and enjoy your present life rather over thinking about future or worrying about past. You can't compare this movie with any other movie.

I am sure you will be relived from all your problems and you will feel the sense of freshness in your life.

Very nice narration and wonderful direction. Kristina looks gorgeous and has done very good acting. Upendra has intentionally created confusion at the end. But if you get the message right, then you will get the reason behind the confusion caused.

Camera work is amazing and excellent background score music. Must Watch..!! Watch without expecting any Indian movie routine elements. Its an attempt to social reformation!!

• Director Real Star Upendra is back with yet Another Cult Classic. It amazes each and every time how this Specialist comes with such a Kickass concept Again and Again with New Josh and Effective screenplay.

• It's Director Uppi All the way. He has shown that he is the Most Lethal Weapon of Sandalwood in terms of Direction department. Probably, Only Director in the World who makes the Audience Think, whether the Movie has come to an End or Not? Half of the Audience in the theatre weren't aware that Movie has finally ended. Director Uppi's legacy continues.

• Movie Rolling cards with Uppi-2 Title track sung by Appu. Starts off on an Impressive Note. First Half is All about Philosophical dialogues and moves at a brisk pace without any boring moments. It's the second Half of the Movie, where you can see that Rawness in Uppi's Direction as expected. Uppi has given a Lot of work for Audience to think all time via confusing screenplay.

• Great performances from everyone lift the Movie to an All New Level. Most of the characters from Upendra-1 make their appearance on screen. There is a striking resemblance to the previous version. Movie also has few scenes from Upendra-1. Bank Janardhan, Shobh Raj, Biradar and other supporting Artists are a treat to watch.

• Kristina Akheeva looks damn gorgeous on big screen. Has performed extremely well. She is here to stay for Long. Parul Yadav comes in a Few scenes and sparkles in a Song sequence.

• No Excuse Me & Beku Beku Songs from GuruKiran are captured well. Audience would love watching it on big screen.

• Dialogues, which are the Main stay of Uppi's Movie, are the Main Plus for UPPI-2. Here is a Prime example "Ashramadalli Dudilla, Aaaa Shramadalli Duddidhe".

• Moreover, shocking Climax of the Movie leaves you thinking!!!

Movie Mugithaa? Ilva? –This confusion prevails. "Don't Live in Past, Don't think about the Future, Live the Life to the fullest at present. "Ee Present Maatra Satya"

Verdict: Another Gem of a Movie from Real Star. It's a Sumptuous Treat for Uppi Fans.

Rates 10/10

Uppitu alli Uppithri...

Main character of the movie is the will, not the property will but the person will.

Where there is a will there is a way if you make I (Nanu) goes out of you then you (Neenu) meets the happiness (Khushi).

So don't try to search the Khushi character in the movie which is just an illusion but try to search Khushi in your life by loving the present.

Waiting for more from Uppi and all the unique talents of Namma Kannada industry....

Kannada Rocks Bros........

Don't waste time... Move on! There are better made movies in Kannada by the same director but this is not one. An intern can do a better job editing movies! I am terrified with the quality and content.

I don't know if I should call it an experimental as well... cos, even that qualifies better effort. Heroine is the bravest of the lot, to have accepted to be part of such movie!

I like Upendra for many reasons as much as I hate him for this sort of Movies. He directs better in a controlled environment... maybe by casting a seasoned actor in the main role. Upendra was already an inferior quality but this beats hands down.

Uppi2 team, go get a life. Feels like a 'no-sense movie' made to entertain a brain dead person

In Sorrow!

Alert: Please watch Upendra movie to fully understand Uppi2

When you come out of the movies you feel your brain is baked/roasted. What the hell is this movie all about.

But when you rethink about the concept of the movie which Upendra tried to tell in this movie, you feel amazed. Its "concept" is roughly Inception + Interstellar combined told in a vernacular way. (Only concept not the story)

There is no conclusion to this movie. Audience have to analyze and come to a conclusion of what might have happened in the end or what the director is trying to convey. Or there might be a part 3.

You cannot rate this movie. Its beyond that. Those who liked this movie might rate it 20/10 who dint like it may say 0/10.

Am sure some may not like this movie. Because they are not used to such complex concept.

This is a sequel to a 16 year old movie made by Upendra himself. This movie is named after himself, which implies that he is a self-styled egoistic man named NAANU (ME). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upendra_%28film%29

What happens after NAANU realizes the reality of life, is showcased in Uppi2. But mind you, this is not it about Uppi2. Uppi2 is a treat to watch. The screenplay is non-linear zig-zag and xyz.. We call this uppi style. It gets you dizzy. It makes you think. It makes NAANU to become NEENU (YOU) and realize life.

Watch it, and understand it to savor it.

IMPORTANT: Just because you haven't seen the 7 wonders of the world, it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. In the same way Nolan, Rajamouli,Tarantino, Murugadoss, ManiRatnam etc etc are not only the best directors. Uppigintha ruchiyilla....!! Namaskara _/\_

Uppi 2 movie is a psychological thriller written and directed by Upendra and It is a sequel to his 1999 film Upendra. Priyanka Upendra produced this movie under his home production banner Upendra Productions.

Upendra, Kristina Akheeva and Parul Yadav are playing the lead roles. The soundtrack and film score were composed by Gurukiran.

Uppi 2 Movie First Day Collections As We Expected around 8 Cr in Karnataka Alone and 2 Cr in both Telangana and AP Regions. The Total First Day Box Office Collections of the Upendra's Uppi 2 Movie is Around 13 Cr. Hope this movie will break many Records in Sandalwood and it will shows the Stamina of the Upendra at the Box Office.

100% 100Cr for Uppi2. He runs through your brain at theaters, which will work exactly as he narrates. A must watch real star movie. Hats off Uppi! only you can write such lyrics and dialogues

If you've not seen Uppi movies previously you go bonkers. This movie is for real fans of Uppi and only for brainy fellows!

Songs are meaningful if you are quick enough to catch it what he said

Uppi is the first one to experiment on Past-Present-Future which can be shown very practical and in real when you're at theaters!

Suddenly, the entire screen goes off, then entire crowd started blabbering in typical Kannada saying, what man we have just entered and you're upsetting us showing white screen!!

then he explains how our brain works!

A must watch do not miss i would say! all the best to Uppi2

Upendra is back with bang as director with intense psychological triller,termed as second part of movie UPENDRA ,blockbuster 15 years .Upendra has given perfect medicine for people who often stuck with dark past and for the those who often go too much into future by preaching the importance of being in present.Medicine has the ingredient called NINNU which deals with all 6 mas-ala(mad-ha Mathsara,Kama ,korda ,lobha and mo-ha) mixture which are controlled by AHAM an evil mindset ,soul of NANNU.Further peace of mind bring Kushi(happiness) and Happiness bring Wealth(Lakshmi) is one inner sense of whole concept.Upendra has comes up with good messages (like Shrama Dalli Duddidhre) acts as special add on . Surely Uppi2 is the movie which acts as medicine used for curing most of psychological diseases man facing today If we can let we cure these diseases - "if there is a will there is certainly a way" Jai Upendra you have earned our respect People please watch it soon

First of all I my self amazed that I am writing my first review ever...& that too its about "neenu"... Oops sorry " naanu"...oh god...no...I am sorry its about "unknown". Real star ,this time has brought a plot which general audience really can't understand his concept...& he has injured our health too.But he has also repaired it!? He has damaged the brain by introducing a 'hula' that kills the past and future...and finally repaired it with the 'present'.Confused!? Then check out in the theatres urself. Pls don't compare this movie to his previous masterpiece. Definitely this movie is not a routine journey of love,sentiment,mass,..it is adukku mele movie.

I workout call this as a movie made by someone who is inspired by upendra or someone who has assisted upendra in his earlier movies. Upendra always conveys a philosophy in a convincing manner, but this movie is confusing and unclear. Casting was not good, especially the female lead. Few comedy scenes felt unnecessary and annoying because of over acting by tennis Krishna. Music was not impressive, felt like guru Kiran was stuck in early 2000's. I want upendra to come back with a movie which he used to make earlier. This one wasn't impressive.

First of all, I must say that I have read all the 'fan theories'. Let us for a second pretend that this movie is actually trying to say something coherent, and that on my end, I have grasped it.

To begin with, the whole 'brilliance' of the movie that everyone here is toting boils down to the way the characters are named - Nanu, Neenu, Lakshmi, Khushi, etc. This is the subject of many many cringe-worthy minutes of confusion-fueled comedy. Fine, let's say it is funny for some people, I have no problem with that. But it is hardly brilliant and it is certainly not allegorical if your only purpose to include the allegory is to cause this confusion.

For people who are asking for everyone to watch this movie twice (the horror!), or more, you should also see how no two characters in this entire movie ever actually converse, and nobody except for Upendra gets a proper set of dialogues. High pitched shouting, useless songs, childish fight scenes and a camera that moves ALL THE TIME make this a hard movie to bear.

Upendra has created a movie in whose universe he is everything. If you keep thinking about the movie, you will see things that are not there, which is probably the only truth to his unending and cringe-worthy philosophy. Please do not say that those who rate this movie low did not understand it. It is a technically weak film made with a lot of arrogance. There is a lot of self-congratulation on one's own toilet-paper philosophy and it only works because of a fan-star ecosystem where everyone j***s each other off.

Pardon me if I hurt anyone's feelings, but if we do not say it like it is, the industry will never come up with quality material.

An experiment movie by upendra with his technique of reverse screenplay.The movie spreads a good message, upendra acting is ultimate, his dialogue turn out to be best . The movie is little confusing with introduction of characters every 10-15 minutes.The movie does not draw any conclusion or convey any message .Viewers need to understand the main concept in the movie. Definitely its difficult to understand by watching once. Has a good message. Costume of the actors is good. Lyrics by upendra is at his best. Screenplay is cool.Overall a must watch movie for all upendra fans and to others as well.A different movie in this new genre.