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