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Upendra

Writer · Born 1968-09-18 · Kundapura, Karnataka

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Biography

Upendra Rao known mononymously as Upendra, is an Indian film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist and playback singer who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He started his film career as a writer and an assistant director with actor and film director Kashinath. His first directorial venture was Tharle Nan Maga (1992). He is currently one of the highest paid directors and actors in the Kannada cinema industry.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. A (1998) — Surya
  2. Coolie (2025) — Kaleesha
  3. Son of Satyamurthy (2015) — Devaraj Naidu
  4. Upendra (1999) — Naanu
  5. Kabzaa (2023) — Arkeshwara
  6. Godfather (2012)
  7. UI (2024)
  8. Super (2010) — Subash Chandra Gandhi
  9. Satyam (2008) — Manickvel
  10. Andhra King Taluka (2025) — Surya Kumar
  11. Shhh! (1993) — Mahadevu
  12. Ghani (2022) — Vijender Sinha
  13. Raktha Kanneeru (2003)
  14. Uppi 2 (2015) — Neenu / Naanu
  15. Hollywood (2002) — US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
  16. Auto Shankar (2005) — Auto Shankar
  17. Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024) — Self
  18. Katari Veera Surasundarangi (2012) — Mass Manava / Mohan
  19. Nanne Preethse: I Love You (2019)
  20. The Rana Daggubati Show (2024) — Self
  21. Kalpana (2012) — Raghava
  22. Aishwarya (2006) — Abhishek Hegde
  23. Ragini IPS (2014) — Narrator
  24. 45 (2025)
  25. Weekend With Ramesh (2014) — Himself
  26. Super Ranga (2014) — Sriranga
  27. Topiwaala (2013) — Basak
  28. Gowramma (2005)
  29. H2O (2002)
  30. Kalpana 2 (2016) — Raghava
  31. Shivam (2015) — Basavanna / Alexander
  32. Mukunda Murari (2016)
  33. Thandege Thakka Maga (2006)
  34. Arakshaka (2012)
  35. Buddhivantha (2008)
  36. Nagarahavu (2002) — Ajay Sharma
  37. Upendra Matte Baa (2017) — Upendra Raju / Ramu
  38. Raa (2001) — Sridhar
  39. Home Minister (2022)
  40. Neethone Vuntanu (2002) — Ravi/subba rao

Directed

  1. A (1998) — Director
  2. Upendra (1999) — Director
  3. UI (2024) — Director
  4. Om (1995) — Director
  5. Super (2010) — Director
  6. Shhh! (1993) — Director
  7. Uppi 2 (2015) — Director
  8. Omkaram (1997) — Director
  9. Tarle Nan Maga (1992) — Director
  10. Operation Antha (1995) — Director
  11. Swasthik (1998) — Director