Chikkanna is back as Adhyaksha’s upadhyaksha in 'Upadhyaksha'

The trailer suggests that the film revolves around the power struggle between the characters, as well as the complications arising from the romantic relationship. It builds anticipation for the film's theatrical release by promising a storyline filled with drama and conflict. Fans of Chikkanna and the cast may be excited to see how the narrative unfolds on screen.

Directed by Anil Kumar, Upadhyaksha also stars Kari Subbu, Sadhu Kokila, and Veena Sundar, among others, with Hitler Kalyana fame Malaika Vasupal making her big screen debut as Anjali. The film, written by Chandra Mohan, has music by Arjun Janya. It is one of several releases at the Karnataka box office for Republic Day. While the major competition comes from Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter, there are Kannada films like Bachelor Party, Hadinelentu, Case of Kondana, and Koli Esru, as well as a couple of Tamil and Telugu titles.