Upendra joins 'Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL'; first look unveiled

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Kannada star Upendra has joined the cast of ‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’, and the makers have unveiled his first look from the upcoming film on his birthday. The sequel to the 2021 Telugu zombie comedy-action film ‘Zombie Reddy’ brings back Teja Sajja, while filmmaker Prasanth Varma returns as the creator of the franchise.Directed by Suparn S Varma, the upcoming film is expected to take the franchise’s zombie chaos to a larger scale, with Upendra’s addition adding another major star to the cast.

Upendra’s first look from ‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’

In the first-look poster, Upendra is seen hanging upside down from a massive tree branch while wielding a long weapon. His intense expression and unusual pose give the character a distinctly action-packed and fantasy-driven appearance.Sharing the poster on social media, the makers wished the actor on his birthday and wrote, “Wishing the Real Star @nimmaupendra a very Happy Birthday.

#ZombieReddy2 NXT LVL will unleash a whole new flavour of madness, menace & mass with his never-before-seen avatar.”

Prasanth Varma also shared the first look and welcomed Upendra to the franchise. The ‘HanuMan’ director wrote, “Wishing the Maverick @nimmaupendra sir a very Happy Birthday! With you on board, #ZombieReddy2 just got crazier, wilder and NXT LVL!”

Teja Sajja returns for ‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’

Teja Sajja, who played the lead in ‘Zombie Reddy’, will reprise his role in the sequel.

The original film was created and directed by Prasanth Varma, who continues to be associated with the franchise as its creator. The sequel, however, sees Suparn S Varma take over the director’s chair. Suparn is known for his work on projects including ‘Rana Naidu’ and ‘The Family Man 2’, apart from his writing credits across films and streaming series.

Shanaya Kapoor makes her Telugu debut

‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’ also features Shanaya Kapoor, who will make her Telugu debut with the film.

The actor has previously appeared as a lead in the thriller-drama ‘Tu Yaa Main’ and the romantic drama ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’. The upcoming Telugu film marks another addition to her acting slate.

What is ‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’ about?

The original ‘Zombie Reddy’ followed Teja Sajja and his friends as they encountered a zombie outbreak after travelling to Rayalaseema for a wedding. The film combined horror, comedy and action against the backdrop of the zombie apocalypse.‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’ appears to expand that premise, with the zombie outbreak now threatening a much larger urban setting. The addition of Upendra and the sequel’s larger-scale approach are expected to give the franchise a new dimension. The makers are planning a wide multilingual release for the film. ‘Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL’ is slated to release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Nepali and Japanese