
Upendra
Department: Writing
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

Nagarahavu
2002

Ghani
2022

Upendra Matte Baa
2017

Raa
2001

Super
2010

Home Minister
2022

UI
2024

Neethone Vuntanu
2002

Kanyadanam
1998

A
1998

Upendra
1999

Lava Kusha
2007

Super Ranga
2014

Shrimathi
2011

Oke Maata
2000

Kabzaa 2
—

Shhh!
1993

Preethse
2000

Son of Satyamurthy
2015

Kalpana
2012

Brahma
2014

Topiwaala
2013

Hollywood
2002

Kutumba
2003

Raktha Kanneeru
2003

Dubai Babu
2009

Gowramma
2005

Katari Veera Surasundarangi
2012

Naanu Naane
2002

Super Star
2002

Parodi
2007

Omkara
2004

H2O
2002

Uppi 2
2015

Anatharu
2007

Gokarna
2003

Mast Maja Maadi
2008

Ajagajantara
1991

Aishwarya
2006

Auto Shankar
2005

Toss
2007

Coolie
2025

Kalpana 2
2016

Ragini IPS
2014

Shivam
2015

Mukunda Murari
2016

Nanne Preethse: I Love You
2019

Satyam
2008

Buddhivantha 2
—

Kabzaa
2023

Godfather
2012

Thandege Thakka Maga
2006

Arakshaka
2012

Buddhivantha
2008

Rajani
2011

Maryade Ramanna
2011

45
2025

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024

Andhra King Taluka
2025

Next Level
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Raktha Kashmira
2025

Weekend With Ramesh
2014

The Rana Daggubati Show
2024