Upendra
Known for: Writing
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
Series
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
2014
Film
45
2025
Film
Auto Shankar
Auto Shankar
2005
Film
Coolie
Kaleesha
2025
Film
Masti
Siddappaji / Masti
2007
Film
Son of Satyamurthy
Devaraj Naidu
2015
Film
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019
Topiwaala
Basak
2013
Series
The Rana Daggubati Show
Self
2024
Film
H2O
2002
Film
Kanyadanam
1998
Film
Andhra King Taluka
Surya Kumar
2025
Film
Gowramma
2005
Film
Preethse
Chandru
2000
Film
UI
2024
Film
Anatharu
Rudhra
2007
Film
Maryade Ramanna
Bicycle (voice)
2011
Film
Shivam
Basavanna / Alexander
2015
Film
Upendra
Naanu
1999
Film
Shhh!
Mahadevu
1993
Film
Godfather
2012
Film
Rajani
2011
Film
Raktha Kashmira
2025
Film
Home Minister
2022
Film
Anantana Avantara
Lord Kamadeva
1989
Film
Ragini IPS
Narrator
2014
Aishwarya
Abhishek Hegde
2006
Film
Brahma
2014
Film
Mukunda Murari
2016
Film
A
Surya
1998
Film
Neethone Vuntanu
Ravi/subba rao
2002
Film
Kutumba
2003
Film
Kabzaa
Arkeshwara
2023
Film
Parodi
2007
Film
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Self
2024
Super Star
2002
Film
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
Film
Gokarna
2003
Film
Hollywood
US-47 / Surendra / Upendra
2002
Film
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
Mass Manava / Mohan
2012
Film
Nagarahavu
Ajay Sharma
2002
Film
Kalpana 2
Raghava
2016
Film
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Untitled Karthik Subbaraj Film
Film
Ghani
Vijender Sinha
2022
Film
Omkara
2004
Film
Arakshaka
2012
Film
Super
Subash Chandra Gandhi
2010
Film
Kabzaa 2
Arkeshwara
Film
Uppi 2
Neenu / Naanu
2015
Film
Kalpana
Raghava
2012
Film
Satyam
Manickvel
2008
Film
Upendra Matte Baa
Upendra Raju / Ramu
2017
Ajagajantara
cameo
1991
Film
Lava Kusha
2007
Film
Toss
2007
Film
Shrimathi
2011
Film
Mast Maja Maadi
2008
Film
Oke Maata
2000
Film
Naanu Naane
2002
Film
Buddhivantha 2
Super Ranga
Sriranga
2014
Dubai Babu
2009
Film
Raa
Sridhar
2001
Next Level
Film
Buddhivantha
2008