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