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