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Upendra

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1968-09-18 (56 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 67

Movies 66

Director 7

self 6

Writer 4

TV Shows 1

Voice 1

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Upendra

Biography

Filmography

all 67

Movies 66

Director 7

self 6

Writer 4

TV Shows 1

Voice 1

Coolie (2025)

UI (2024)

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024)

Kabzaa (2023)

Ghani (2022)

Home Minister (2022)

Nanne Preethse: I Love You (2019)

Upendra Matte Baa (2017)

Mukunda Murari (2016)

Kalpana 2 (2016)

Uppi 2 (2015)

Son of Satyamurthy (2015)

Shivam (2015)

Super Ranga (2014)

Weekend With Ramesh (2014)

Ragini IPS (2014)

Brahma (2014)

Jagadguru Adi Shankara (2013)

Topiwaala (2013)

Kalpana (2012)

Godfather (2012)

Katari Veera Surasundarangi (2012)

Arakshaka (2012)

Maryade Ramanna (2011)

Shrimathi (2011)

Rajani (2011)

Super (2010)

Dubai Babu (2009)

Mast Maja Maadi (2008)

Buddhivantha (2008)

Satyam (2008)

Lava Kusha (2007)

Anatharu (2007)

Toss (2007)

Adavadi (2007)

Parodi (2007)

Aishwarya (2006)

Thandege Thakka Maga (2006)

Auto Shankar (2005)

Gowramma (2005)

Omkara (2004)

Gokarna (2003)

Raktha Kanneeru (2003)

Kutumba (2003)

Hollywood (2002)

Nagarahavu (2002)

H2O (2002)

Neethone Vuntanu (2002)

Super Star (2002)

Naanu Naane (2002)

Raa (2001)

Oke Maata (2000)

Preethse (2000)

Upendra (1999)

Swasthik (1998)

Kanyadanam (1998)

A (1998)

Omkaram (1997)

Operation Antha (1995)

Om (1995)

Shhh! (1993)

Tarle Nan Maga (1992)

Ajagajantara (1991)

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Buddhivantha 2

Kabzaa 2

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Information

Known ForWriting

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1968-09-18 (56 years old)

Birth Place
Kundapura, India

Citizenships
India

Residences
Bengaluru · Beṅgaḷūru, India

Also Known As
Upendra Rao

Awards
Filmfare Awards South