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