
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.
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.

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Release Date:25/12/2025

Raktha Kashmira
Character:
Release Date:21/12/2025

Andhra King Taluka
Character:Surya Kumar
Release Date:27/11/2025

Coolie
Character:Kaleesha
Release Date:13/08/2025

UI
Character:
Release Date:20/12/2024

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Character:Self
Release Date:18/11/2024

Kabzaa
Character:Arkeshwara
Release Date:17/03/2023

Ghani
Character:Vijender Sinha
Release Date:07/04/2022

Home Minister
Character:
Release Date:01/04/2022

Nanne Preethse: I Love You
Character:
Release Date:14/06/2019

Upendra Matte Baa
Character:Upendra Raju / Ramu
Release Date:07/11/2017

Mukunda Murari
Character:
Release Date:28/10/2016

Kalpana 2
Character:Raghava
Release Date:15/07/2016

Uppi 2
Character:Neenu / Naanu
Release Date:14/08/2015

Son of Satyamurthy
Character:Devaraj Naidu
Release Date:09/04/2015

Shivam
Character:Basavanna / Alexander
Release Date:02/01/2015

Super Ranga
Character:Sriranga
Release Date:19/09/2014

Ragini IPS
Character:Narrator
Release Date:28/03/2014

Brahma
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Release Date:07/02/2014

Topiwaala
Character:Basak
Release Date:15/03/2013

Kalpana
Character:Raghava
Release Date:28/09/2012

Godfather
Character:
Release Date:27/07/2012

Katari Veera Surasundarangi
Character:Mass Manava / Mohan
Release Date:10/05/2012

Arakshaka
Character:
Release Date:26/01/2012

Maryade Ramanna
Character:Bicycle (voice)
Release Date:23/09/2011

Shrimathi
Character:
Release Date:08/07/2011

Rajani
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2011

Super
Character:Subash Chandra Gandhi
Release Date:03/12/2010

Dubai Babu
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Release Date:22/05/2009

Mast Maja Maadi
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Release Date:12/12/2008

Buddhivantha
Character:
Release Date:26/09/2008

Satyam
Character:Manickvel
Release Date:14/08/2008

Lava Kusha
Character:
Release Date:13/12/2007

Anatharu
Character:Rudhra
Release Date:14/09/2007

Toss
Character:
Release Date:14/07/2007

Parodi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2007

Aishwarya
Character:Abhishek Hegde
Release Date:15/09/2006

Thandege Thakka Maga
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Release Date:31/03/2006

Auto Shankar
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Release Date:09/09/2005

Gowramma
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Release Date:03/06/2005

Omkara
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Release Date:18/09/2004

Gokarna
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Release Date:25/12/2003

Raktha Kanneeru
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Release Date:18/09/2003

Kutumba
Character:
Release Date:27/03/2003

Hollywood
Character:US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
Release Date:06/12/2002

Nagarahavu
Character:Ajay Sharma
Release Date:22/08/2002

H2O
Character:
Release Date:29/03/2002

Neethone Vuntanu
Character:Ravi/subba rao
Release Date:01/02/2002

Naanu Naane
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2002

Super Star
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2002

Raa
Character:Sridhar
Release Date:01/11/2001

Oke Maata
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2000

Preethse
Character:Chandru
Release Date:01/01/2000

Upendra
Character:Naanu
Release Date:22/10/1999

Kanyadanam
Character:
Release Date:10/07/1998

A
Character:Surya
Release Date:12/02/1998

Shhh!
Character:Mahadevu
Release Date:03/12/1993

Ajagajantara
Character:cameo
Release Date:24/01/1991