Upendra
Known for: Writing
Born: September 18, 1968
Place of birth: Kundapura, Karnataka
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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Filmography
73 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
6.0
45
2025
NR
Raktha Kashmira
2025
5.8
Andhra King Taluka
2025
6.2
Coolie
2025
5.3
UI
2024
7.3
The Rana Daggubati Show
2024
4.6
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
4.6
Kabzaa
2023
5.6
Ghani
2022
NR
Home Minister
2022
3.7
Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019
NR
Upendra Matte Baa
2017
10.0
Mukunda Murari
2016
8.0
Kalpana 2
2016
7.0
Uppi 2
2015
6.9
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
6.0
Shivam
20152.0
Super Ranga
2014
5.0
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
7.5
Ragini IPS
2014
NR
Brahma
20147.0
Topiwaala
2013
2.0
Kalpana
2012
6.6
Godfather
2012
2.0
Katari Veera Surasundarangi
2012
3.0
Arakshaka
2012
NR
Maryade Ramanna
2011
NR
Shrimathi
2011
NR
Rajani
2011
6.2
Super
2010NR
Dubai Babu
2009
NR
Mast Maja Maadi
2008
7.0
Buddhivantha
2008
6.2
Satyam
2008
NR
Lava Kusha
2007
NR
Anatharu
2007
NR
Toss
2007
NR
Masti
2007
NR
Adavadi
2007
NR
Parodi
20075.0
Aishwarya
2006
7.5
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
3.2
Auto Shankar
2005
7.0
Gowramma
2005
NR
Omkara
2004
NR
Gokarna
2003
8.0
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
NR
Kutumba
2003
7.7
Hollywood
2002
NR
Nagarahavu
2002
7.0
H2O
2002
NR
Neethone Vuntanu
2002NR
Super Star
2002
NR
Naanu Naane
2002
NR
Raa
2001
NR
Oke Maata
2000
NR
Preethse
2000
6.3
Upendra
1999
5.8
Arjun Pandit
1999
NR
Swasthik
1998
NR
Kanyadanam
1998
5.7
A
1998
8.2
Omkaram
1997
NR
Operation Antha
1995
5.5
Om
1995
6.9
Shhh!
1993
NR
Tarle Nan Maga
1992
NR
Nanagu Hendthi Beku
1991NR
Ajagajantara
1991
NR
Anantana Avantara
1989
NR
Kabzaa 2
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NR
Buddhivantha 2
—NR
Next Level
—NR
Untitled Karthik Subbaraj Film
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NR
Zombie Reddy 2 Nxt Lvl
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