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