Portrait of Upendra

Upendra

Writing

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.

Born: September 18, 1968

Place of Birth: Kundapura, Karnataka

Filmography

2025
2025
Andhra King Taluka

as Surya Kumar

2025
Coolie

as Kaleesha

2024
2023
Kabzaa

as Arkeshwara

2022
Ghani

as Vijender Sinha

2017
Upendra Matte Baa

as Upendra Raju / Ramu

2016
Kalpana 2

as Raghava

2015
Uppi 2

as Neenu / Naanu

2015
Son of Satyamurthy

as Devaraj Naidu

2015
Shivam

as Basavanna / Alexander

2014
2014
Ragini IPS

as Narrator

2014
2012
Kalpana

as Raghava

2012
Katari Veera Surasundarangi

as Mass Manava / Mohan

2011
Maryade Ramanna

as Bicycle (voice)

2011
2010
Super

as Subash Chandra Gandhi

2008
Satyam

as Manickvel

2007
Anatharu

as Rudhra

2007
2007
2004
2002
Hollywood

as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra

2002
Nagarahavu

as Ajay Sharma

2002
Neethone Vuntanu

as Ravi/subba rao

2001
Raa

as Sridhar

1999
Upendra

as Naanu

1998
A

as Surya

1993
Shhh!

as Mahadevu

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Kabzaa 2

as Arkeshwara