Upendra of the Kannada film industry is currently focused on completing his highly anticipated directorial project, UI. He aims for this film to exceed expectations and be grand in scale. However, he acknowledges that not all films need to be made on a large budget. Upendra praises his wife, actress Priyanka Upendra, for her recent work in content-driven films, like "Nandini". He believes that the success of a film does not solely depend on its budget, as both low-budget and high-budget films can either excel or fail. As a couple in the industry, Upendra and Priyanka collaborate on script discussions. Despite his history of larger-budget films, Upendra is open to exploring projects with smaller budgets if they offer compelling stories.