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.
63 acting credits · 11 directing credits
Acting · 63
Coolie
2025
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
Andhra King Taluka
2025
The Rana Daggubati Show
2024
45
2025
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
Raktha Kashmira
2025
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
Kabzaa
2023
Lava Kusha
2007
Kalpana
2012
Ghani
2022
Super
2010
Anatharu
2007
Upendra
1999
Kalpana 2
2016
Upendra Matte Baa
2017
Brahma
2014
Satyam
2008
Nagarahavu
2002
UI
2024
Uppi 2
2015
Shhh!
1993
Mukunda Murari
2016
Arakshaka
2012
Toss
2007
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
2012
Hollywood
2002
Godfather
2012
Neethone Vuntanu
2002
Aishwarya
2006
Super Star
2002
Gokarna
2003
Gowramma
2005
Super Ranga
2014
Kanyadanam
1998
A
1998
Kabzaa 2
—
Home Minister
2022
Omkara
2004
Ajagajantara
1991
Kutumba
2003
Shrimathi
2011
Buddhivantha
2008
Rajani
2011
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019
Parodi
2007
Ragini IPS
2014
Oke Maata
2000
Raa
2001
Preethse
2000
Auto Shankar
2005
Maryade Ramanna
2011
Buddhivantha 2
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Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
Naanu Naane
2002
Mast Maja Maadi
2008
Topiwaala
2013
H2O
2002
Dubai Babu
2009
Next Level
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Shivam
2015
