Upendra
Writing
62
Acting Credits
11
Directed
Biography
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
Filmography
Coolie
2025
as Kaleesha
45
2025
Andhra King Taluka
2025
as Surya Kumar
Raktha Kashmira
2025
UI
2024
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
as Self
The Rana Daggubati Show
2024
as Self
Kabzaa
2023
as Arkeshwara
Ghani
2022
as Vijender Sinha
Home Minister
2022
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019
Upendra Matte Baa
2017
as Upendra Raju / Ramu
Kalpana 2
2016
as Raghava
Mukunda Murari
2016
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
as Devaraj Naidu
Uppi 2
2015
as Neenu / Naanu
Shivam
2015
as Basavanna / Alexander
Super Ranga
2014
as Sriranga
Brahma
2014
Ragini IPS
2014
as Narrator
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
as Himself
Topiwaala
2013
as Basak
Kalpana
2012
as Raghava
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
2012
as Mass Manava / Mohan
Godfather
2012
Arakshaka
2012
Shrimathi
2011
Rajani
2011
Maryade Ramanna
2011
as Bicycle (voice)
Super
2010
as Subash Chandra Gandhi
Dubai Babu
2009
Mast Maja Maadi
2008
Satyam
2008
as Manickvel
Buddhivantha
2008
Lava Kusha
2007
Parodi
2007
Anatharu
2007
as Rudhra
Toss
2007
Masti
2007
as Siddappaji / Masti
Aishwarya
2006
as Abhishek Hegde
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
Gowramma
2005
Auto Shankar
2005
as Auto Shankar
Omkara
2004
Kutumba
2003
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Gokarna
2003
Nagarahavu
2002
as Ajay Sharma
Neethone Vuntanu
2002
as Ravi/subba rao
Hollywood
2002
as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
Naanu Naane
2002
Super Star
2002
H2O
2002
Raa
2001
as Sridhar
Oke Maata
2000
Preethse
2000
as Chandru
Upendra
1999
as Naanu
Kanyadanam
1998
A
1998
as Surya
Shhh!
1993
as Mahadevu
Ajagajantara
1991
as cameo
Anantana Avantara
1989
as Lord Kamadeva