'People will have to watch it more than once to understand it'

For the benefit of his fans, Uppi will be seen in different get-ups. If his character endears himself to the mass at some points, it will appeal to the classes at other times.

"Aarakshaka is like a buffet," says its director. "There is wide variety in it. Whenever I do a film, I tell myself that my actors should get a lakh more fans after watching their performance in my film. I hope Upendra's fan base also increases."

Uppi is confident about pulling in the crowds with this film. "The film is very screenplay oriented. It is very different and even I get a bit confused -- people will have to watch it more than once to understand it. Having said that, I felt this is one film where the director in me has not been allowed to come out. I have merely imitated Vasu, be it in my walk, look or talk."