Upendra
Known for Writing · 66 credits
- Born
- 1968-09-18 (age 57)
- Place of birth
- Kundapura, Karnataka
- Also known as
- Upendra Rao
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (64)
Upendra
1999
as Naanu
45
2025
Auto Shankar
2005
as Auto Shankar
H2O
2002
Gowramma
2005
Rajani
2011
Coolie
2025
as Kaleesha
Hollywood
2002
as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
Andhra King Taluka
2025
as Surya Kumar
Ragini IPS
2014
as Narrator
Topiwaala
2013
as Basak
Aishwarya
2006
as Abhishek Hegde
Preethse
2000
as Chandru
Maryade Ramanna
2011
as Bicycle (voice)
Raktha Kashmira
2025
Kanyadanam
1998
UI
2024
Anatharu
2007
as Rudhra
Home Minister
2022
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
as Devaraj Naidu
Arakshaka
2012
Anantana Avantara
1989
as Lord Kamadeva
Shhh!
1993
as Mahadevu
A
1998
as Surya
Shivam
2015
as Basavanna / Alexander
Godfather
2012
Satyam
2008
as Manickvel
Kabzaa
2023
as Arkeshwara
Ghani
2022
as Vijender Sinha
Untitled Karthik Subbaraj Film
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019
Super
2010
as Subash Chandra Gandhi
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
as Self
Omkara
2004
Super Star
2002
Gokarna
2003
Parodi
2007
Brahma
2014
Kutumba
2003
Mukunda Murari
2016
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
Nagarahavu
2002
as Ajay Sharma
Mast Maja Maadi
2008
Kabzaa 2
as Arkeshwara
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
2012
as Mass Manava / Mohan
Kalpana 2
2016
as Raghava
Kalpana
2012
as Raghava
Masti
2007
as Siddappaji / Masti
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Lava Kusha
2007
Ajagajantara
1991
as cameo
Uppi 2
2015
as Neenu / Naanu
Toss
2007
Naanu Naane
2002
Upendra Matte Baa
2017
as Upendra Raju / Ramu
Buddhivantha
2008
Shrimathi
2011
Oke Maata
2000
Super Ranga
2014
as Sriranga
Neethone Vuntanu
2002
as Ravi/subba rao
Dubai Babu
2009
Next Level
Buddhivantha 2
Raa
2001
as Sridhar
About Upendra
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. With 66 credits spanning from 1989 to 2025, Upendra has appeared in 64 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Upendra Movies
- Upendra (1999) — as Naanu
- 45 (2025)
- Auto Shankar (2005) — as Auto Shankar
- H2O (2002)
- Gowramma (2005)
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