Upendra
Known for Writing · 64 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 (62)
Coolie
2025
as Kaleesha
Andhra King Taluka
2025
as Surya Kumar
45
2025
Kabzaa
2023
as Arkeshwara
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
as Devaraj Naidu
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
as Self
Ghani
2022
as Vijender Sinha
Kalpana 2
2016
as Raghava
Raktha Kashmira
2025
Nagarahavu
2002
as Ajay Sharma
Kalpana
2012
as Raghava
Kabzaa 2
as Arkeshwara
Brahma
2014
Lava Kusha
2007
Super
2010
as Subash Chandra Gandhi
Anatharu
2007
as Rudhra
Gowramma
2005
Auto Shankar
2005
as Auto Shankar
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
2012
as Mass Manava / Mohan
Hollywood
2002
as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
UI
2024
Upendra Matte Baa
2017
as Upendra Raju / Ramu
Shhh!
1993
as Mahadevu
Arakshaka
2012
Rajani
2011
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Mukunda Murari
2016
Upendra
1999
as Naanu
Uppi 2
2015
as Neenu / Naanu
Kanyadanam
1998
Satyam
2008
as Manickvel
Aishwarya
2006
as Abhishek Hegde
Ajagajantara
1991
as cameo
Godfather
2012
Parodi
2007
Preethse
2000
as Chandru
Ragini IPS
2014
as Narrator
Neethone Vuntanu
2002
as Ravi/subba rao
Mast Maja Maadi
2008
Super Ranga
2014
as Sriranga
H2O
2002
Toss
2007
Omkara
2004
A
1998
as Surya
Super Star
2002
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019
Oke Maata
2000
Kutumba
2003
Anantana Avantara
1989
as Lord Kamadeva
Shrimathi
2011
Gokarna
2003
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
Maryade Ramanna
2011
as Bicycle (voice)
Buddhivantha
2008
Home Minister
2022
Raa
2001
as Sridhar
Topiwaala
2013
as Basak
Buddhivantha 2
Naanu Naane
2002
Shivam
2015
as Basavanna / Alexander
Next Level
Dubai Babu
2009
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 64 credits spanning from 1989 to 2025, Upendra has appeared in 62 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Upendra Movies
- Coolie (2025) — as Kaleesha
- Andhra King Taluka (2025) — as Surya Kumar
- 45 (2025)
- Kabzaa (2023) — as Arkeshwara
- Son of Satyamurthy (2015) — as Devaraj Naidu
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