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
The Rana Daggubati Show
2024
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
Coolie
2025
45
2025
0Preethse
2000
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
Godfather
2012
0Masti
2007
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
UI
2024
Hollywood
2002
Andhra King Taluka
2025
Filmography
The Rana Daggubati Show
as Self · 2024
Weekend With Ramesh
as Himself · 2014
Coolie
as Kaleesha · 2025
45
· 2025
Preethse
as Chandru · 2000
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
as Self · 2024
Godfather
· 2012
Masti
as Siddappaji / Masti · 2007
Son of Satyamurthy
as Devaraj Naidu · 2015
UI
· 2024
Hollywood
as US-47 / Surendra / Upendra · 2002
Andhra King Taluka
as Surya Kumar · 2025
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
· 2019
Ragini IPS
as Narrator · 2014
Upendra
as Naanu · 1999
Parodi
· 2007
Ghani
as Vijender Sinha · 2022
Auto Shankar
as Auto Shankar · 2005
Brahma
· 2014
Rajani
· 2011
Topiwaala
as Basak · 2013
Gowramma
· 2005
Zombie Reddy 2 Nxt Lvl
Omkara
· 2004
Shhh!
as Mahadevu · 1993
Kabzaa 2
as Arkeshwara
Super Star
· 2002
Kalpana
as Raghava · 2012
Home Minister
· 2022
Untitled Karthik Subbaraj Film
Mukunda Murari
· 2016
Mast Maja Maadi
· 2008
Gokarna
· 2003
Maryade Ramanna
as Bicycle (voice) · 2011
Kalpana 2
as Raghava · 2016
Kabzaa
as Arkeshwara · 2023
Shivam
as Basavanna / Alexander · 2015
Raktha Kashmira
· 2025
A
as Surya · 1998
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
as Mass Manava / Mohan · 2012
Upendra Matte Baa
as Upendra Raju / Ramu · 2017
Anatharu
as Rudhra · 2007
Anantana Avantara
as Lord Kamadeva · 1989
Kanyadanam
· 1998
Satyam
as Manickvel · 2008
Super
as Subash Chandra Gandhi · 2010
H2O
· 2002
Nagarahavu
as Ajay Sharma · 2002
Aishwarya
as Abhishek Hegde · 2006
Kutumba
· 2003
Super Ranga
as Sriranga · 2014
Neethone Vuntanu
as Ravi/subba rao · 2002
Lava Kusha
· 2007
Shrimathi
· 2011
Thandege Thakka Maga
· 2006
Buddhivantha
· 2008
Oke Maata
· 2000
Raa
as Sridhar · 2001
Toss
· 2007
Uppi 2
as Neenu / Naanu · 2015
Naanu Naane
· 2002
Raktha Kanneeru
· 2003
Ajagajantara
as cameo · 1991
Arakshaka
· 2012
Next Level
Buddhivantha 2
Dubai Babu
· 2009