[4] Upadhyaksha was theatrically released in India on 26 January 2024, coinciding the Indian Republic Day, and received positive reviews from critics.

The story revolves around events unfolding in Gejjepura village in Mandya district when Shivarudregowda's youngest daughter Anjali falls in love with Narayana, who has to work as a slave in her house in lieu of loan taken by his father.

[8] Upadhyaksha was theatrically released in India on 26 January 2024, coinciding the Indian Republic Day, and received positive reviews from critics.

He sticks to his strengths which are comedy, one-liners and humorous conversation, which he manages to deliver by making the audience laugh their heart out"[9] Sujay B. M. of Deccan Herald gave 3/5 stars and wrote "The film's biggest selling point is its organic connection to its prequel.

The punchlines by Chandra Mohan infuse slapstick comedy, with Sadhu Kokila's comic presence and exaggerations entertaining the audience further"[10] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While labeled as a sequel, Upadhyaksha successfully maintains the essence of the original while carving its unique identity.