UPENDRA

Upendra
Gender: Male
Known for: Writing
Birthday: September 18, 1968
Place of Birth: Kundapura, Karnataka
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Raktha KashmiraTBA·
Next Level2025·
Andhra King TalukaSurya Kumar
2025·
45Self
Self
2023·
KabzaaArkeshwara
TBA·
Buddhivantha 22025·
CoolieKaleesha
TBA·
Kabzaa 2Arkeshwara
2024·
UI2022·
Home Minister2022·
GhaniVijender Sinha
2017·
Upendra Matte BaaUpendra Raju / Ramu
2016·
Mukunda Murari2016·
Kalpana 2Raghava
2015·
ShivamBasavanna / Alexander
2015·
Uppi 2Neenu / Naanu
2015·
Son of SatyamurthyDevaraj Naidu
2014·
Weekend With RameshHimself
2014·
Ragini IPSNarrator
2014·
Brahma2014·
Super RangaSriranga
2013·
TopiwaalaBasak
2012·
Arakshaka2012·
GodfatherMass Manava / Mohan
2012·
KalpanaRaghava
2011·
Maryade RamannaBicycle (voice)
2011·
Rajani2011·
Shrimathi2010·
SuperSubash Chandra Gandhi
2009·
Dubai Babu2008·
Buddhivantha2008·
SatyamManickvel
2008·
Mast Maja Maadi2007·
Toss2007·
AnatharuRudhra
2007·
Parodi2007·
Lava Kusha2006·
Thandege Thakka Maga2006·
AishwaryaAbhishek Hegde
2005·
Auto Shankar2005·
Gowramma2004·
Omkara2003·
Gokarna2003·
Kutumba2003·
Raktha Kanneeru2002·
H2O2002·
Super Star2002·
Naanu Naane2002·
HollywoodUS-47 / Surendra / Upendra
2002·
Neethone VuntanuRavi/subba rao
2002·
NagarahavuAjay Sharma
2001·
RaaSridhar
2000·
PreethseChandru
2000·
Oke Maata1999·
UpendraNaanu
1998·
ASurya
1998·
Kanyadanam1993·
Shhh!Mahadevu
1991·
Ajagajantaracameo
Production
2024·
UIScreenplay, Writer, Director
2015·
Uppi 2Story, Director
Screenplay
2010·
SuperWriter, Director
2007·
AdavadiOriginal Story
2006·
AishwaryaPlayback Singer
2002·
HollywoodScreenplay
2001·
RaaScreenplay
1999·
Arjun PanditOriginal Story, Story
1999·
UpendraStory, Screenplay, Director
1998·
SwasthikStory, Screenplay, Director
1998·
AWriter, Director
1997·
OmkaramWriter, Director
1995·
Operation AnthaScreenplay, Director
1995·
OmStory, Writer, Director
1993·
Shhh!Writer, Director
1992·
Tarle Nan MagaDirector
1991·
Nanagu Hendthi BekuLyricist, Dialogue