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
- 45
- Coolie as Kaleesha
- Raktha Kashmira
- Andhra King Taluka as Surya Kumar
2024
- UI
- The Rana Daggubati Show as Self
- Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale as Self
2023
- Kabzaa as Arkeshwara
2022
- Home Minister
- Ghani as Vijender Sinha
2017
- Upendra Matte Baa as Upendra Raju / Ramu
2016
- Mukunda Murari
- Kalpana 2 as Raghava
2015
- Shivam as Basavanna / Alexander
- Son of Satyamurthy as Devaraj Naidu
- Uppi 2 as Neenu / Naanu
2014
- Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- Brahma
- Ragini IPS as Narrator
- Super Ranga as Sriranga
2013
- Topiwaala as Basak
2012
- Godfather
- Arakshaka
- Katari Veera Surasundarangi as Mass Manava / Mohan
- Kalpana as Raghava
2011
- Rajani
- Maryade Ramanna as Bicycle (voice)
- Shrimathi
2010
- Super as Subash Chandra Gandhi
2009
2008
- Mast Maja Maadi
- Satyam as Manickvel
- Buddhivantha
2007
- Parodi
- Anatharu as Rudhra
- Toss
- Lava Kusha
- Adavadi ... (Original Story)
2006
- Aishwarya as Abhishek Hegde
- Thandege Thakka Maga
2005
- Auto Shankar as Auto Shankar
- Gowramma
2004
2002
- Hollywood as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
- H2O
- Naanu Naane
- Super Star
- Neethone Vuntanu as Ravi/subba rao
- Nagarahavu as Ajay Sharma
2001
- Raa as Sridhar
1999
- Arjun Pandit ... (Story)
- Upendra as Naanu
1998
- Swasthik ... (Director)
- A as Surya
- Kanyadanam
1997
- Omkaram ... (Director)
1995
- Om ... (Director)
- Operation Antha ... (Director)
1993
- Shhh! as Mahadevu
1992
- Tarle Nan Maga ... (Director)
1991
- Nanagu Hendthi Beku ... (Dialogue)
- Ajagajantara as cameo
1989
- Anantana Avantara as Lord Kamadeva