Upendra
Born: 1968-09-18 in Kundapura, Karnataka
Known For: Writing
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.
Filmography
2025
- Coolie as Kaleesha
- Andhra King Taluka as Surya Kumar
- 45
- Raktha Kashmira
2024
- The Rana Daggubati Show as Self
- Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale as Self
- UI
2023
- Kabzaa as Arkeshwara
2022
- Ghani as Vijender Sinha
- Home Minister
2017
- Upendra Matte Baa as Upendra Raju / Ramu
2016
- Kalpana 2 as Raghava
- Mukunda Murari
2015
- Son of Satyamurthy as Devaraj Naidu
- Uppi 2 as Neenu / Naanu
- Shivam as Basavanna / Alexander
2014
- Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- Brahma
- Super Ranga as Sriranga
- Ragini IPS as Narrator
2013
- Topiwaala as Basak
2012
- Kalpana as Raghava
- Arakshaka
- Katari Veera Surasundarangi as Mass Manava / Mohan
- Godfather
2011
- Rajani
- Maryade Ramanna as Bicycle (voice)
- Shrimathi
2010
- Super as Subash Chandra Gandhi
2009
2008
- Satyam as Manickvel
- Buddhivantha
- Mast Maja Maadi
2007
- Anatharu as Rudhra
- Adavadi ... (Original Story)
- Lava Kusha
- Parodi
- Toss
2006
- Aishwarya as Abhishek Hegde
- Thandege Thakka Maga
2005
- Gowramma
- Auto Shankar as Auto Shankar
2004
2002
- Nagarahavu as Ajay Sharma
- Neethone Vuntanu as Ravi/subba rao
- Hollywood as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
- Super Star
- Naanu Naane
- H2O
2001
- Raa as Sridhar
1999
- Arjun Pandit ... (Story)
- Upendra as Naanu
1998
- A as Surya
- Swasthik ... (Director)
- Kanyadanam
1997
- Omkaram ... (Director)
1995
- Om ... (Director)
- Operation Antha ... (Director)
1993
- Shhh! as Mahadevu
1992
- Tarle Nan Maga ... (Director)
1991
- Ajagajantara as cameo
- Nanagu Hendthi Beku ... (Dialogue)