UPENDRA

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

Surya Kumar
2025·
45
2023·
Kabzaa
Arkeshwara
2025·
Coolie
Kaleesha
Arkeshwara
2024·
UI
2022·
Ghani
Vijender Sinha
Upendra Raju / Ramu
2016·
Kalpana 2
Raghava
2015·
Shivam
Basavanna / Alexander
2015·
Uppi 2
Neenu / Naanu
Devaraj Naidu
Himself
Narrator
2014·
Brahma
Sriranga
2013·
Topiwaala
Basak
2012·
Arakshaka
2012·
Godfather
Mass Manava / Mohan
2012·
Kalpana
Raghava
Bicycle (voice)
2011·
Rajani
2011·
Shrimathi
2010·
Super
Subash Chandra Gandhi
2008·
Satyam
Manickvel
2007·
Toss
2007·
Anatharu
Rudhra
2007·
Parodi
2006·
Aishwarya
Abhishek Hegde
2005·
Gowramma
2004·
Omkara
2003·
Gokarna
2003·
Kutumba
2002·
H2O
2002·
Hollywood
US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
Ravi/subba rao
Ajay Sharma
2001·
Raa
Sridhar
2000·
Preethse
Chandru
2000·
Oke Maata
1999·
Upendra
Naanu
1998·
A
Surya
1993·
Shhh!
Mahadevu
cameo

Production

2024·
UI
Screenplay, Writer, Director
2015·
Uppi 2
Story, Director
2010·
Super
Writer, Director
2007·
Adavadi
Original Story
2006·
Aishwarya
Playback Singer
2002·
Hollywood
Screenplay
2001·
Raa
Screenplay
Original Story, Story
1999·
Upendra
Story, Screenplay, Director
1998·
Swasthik
Story, Screenplay, Director
1998·
A
Writer, Director
1997·
Omkaram
Writer, Director
Screenplay, Director
1995·
Om
Story, Writer, Director
1993·
Shhh!
Writer, Director
Director
Lyricist, Dialogue