Upendra
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
TV
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
2014
Film
Coolie
Kaleesha
2025
Film
Omkara
2004
Film
Kanyadanam
1998
Film
Son of Satyamurthy
Devaraj Naidu
2015
Film
Brahma
2014
TV
The Rana Daggubati Show
Self
2024
Film
Parodi
2007
Film
Kabzaa
Arkeshwara
2023
Film
Andhra King Taluka
Surya Kumar
2025
Film
Home Minister
2022
Film
Ghani
Vijender Sinha
2022
Film
Anatharu
Rudhra
2007
Film
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Self
2024
Film
Super Ranga
Sriranga
2014
Film
Godfather
2012
Film
Upendra Matte Baa
Upendra Raju / Ramu
2017
Film
Gowramma
2005
Film
Maryade Ramanna
Bicycle (voice)
2011
Film
Super
Subash Chandra Gandhi
2010
Filmography
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