Upendra

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Upendra

Born 1968-09-18 · 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.

Acting credits

Lava Kusha poster
NR

Lava Kusha is a 2007 Kannada film directed by Om Saiprakash. The film stars Upendra, Shivaraj Kumar, Charmi Kaur and Jennifer Kotwal in lead roles. Music was composed by Gurukiran.

Lava Kusha

2007

Nanne Preethse: I Love You poster
3.7

When Santu meets Dharmika after few years of romantic college life, will he win the lost love, or is there something surprise round the corner.

Nanne Preethse: I Love You

2019

45 poster
6.0

A captivating new project by Suraj Production and the Magical Composer’s Debut film, #45Themovie is set to redefine the cinema-watching experience with its unique narrative and compelling performances.

45

2025

Coolie poster
6.2

Deva, once living a quiet life, is shaken when his close friend dies under suspicious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, he infiltrates a powerful gang operating in the shadows. As he investigates, Deva becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime, betrayal, and secrets from his own past, forcing him to confront powerful enemies while protecting the ones he loves.

Coolie

2025

Omkara poster
NR

A 2004 Kannada movie.

Omkara

2004

UI poster
5.3

Set in a fictional world, the story is about the psychological conflict between a king in a town and an extraordinary man, and how that man, through his cunning and master minded plans takes over everything, takes control of the entire town, becomes a dictator.

UI

2024

No artwork available
7.0

A 2013 Kannada movie.

Topiwaala

2013

Andhra King Taluka poster
5.8

A heartfelt tribute to fan culture, the story follows Sagar, an ardent fan whose life, relationships, and identity revolve around his admiration for his cinematic idol, 'Andhra King' Surya Kumar.

Andhra King Taluka

2025

H2O poster
7.0

A 2002 Kannada film.

H2O

2002

Auto Shankar poster
3.2

Auto Shankar is a 2005 Kannada film.

Auto Shankar

2005

Zombie Reddy 2 Nxt Lvl poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Zombie Reddy 2 Nxt Lvl

Raktha Kashmira poster
NR

In Bengaluru, a stunt artist runs a Stunt Training School for orphaned children, treating them as his own family. His life is brightened by Ramya, the heroine, whose love adds depth to the story. Meanwhile, terrorists plan a bomb blast. Children from the school stumble upon the plot and are kidnapped to Kashmir, prompting the hero and heroine to race to save them.

Raktha Kashmira

2025

Son of Satyamurthy poster
6.9

The son of a rich businessman struggles to save his father's wealth after his demise. However, he faces many challenges when he becomes the sole breadwinner of his family.

Son of Satyamurthy

2015

Parodi poster
NR

A remake of the 1994 Hindi film Krantiveer, it follows a rebellious youth (Vijay) who combats social injustice and corruption in his community after being disowned by his family.

Parodi

2007

Masti poster
NR

A social worker turns don: plausible emotions, briskly paced narrative and slick photography. Upendra plays Sidaapaaji, or Masti, a character inspired by a real-life ’60s Bangalore mafia don. In spite of his turn towards violent crime, Masthi has a softer side, and loves a girl (Jennifer) whom he rescues from a forced marriage. Will she be able to steer him away from the world of vice?

Masti

2007

Gowramma poster
7.0

Venky, a boy from a small town, comes to the city in pursuit of computer education. His father wants him to do some productive job and sends him to the city to get a job at a friends place.

Gowramma

2005

Maryade Ramanna poster
NR

Kannada language remake of the 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.

Maryade Ramanna

2011

Preethse poster
NR

Preethse is a 2000 psychological thriller Kannada film starring Upendra, Shivrajkumar and Sonali Bendre.

Preethse

2000

Home Minister poster
NR

Home Minister is a Kannada movie, directed by Sujay K Srihari. The film is a family drama with a political backdrop, which stars Upendra and Vedhika in lead roles. Supporting roles include Sadhu Kokila and Avinash. It is produced by Poorna Naidu.

Home Minister

2022

Kabzaa poster
4.6

During the British rule in India, Arakeshwara, an air force soldier and son of a freedom fighter Amareshwara,due to unavoidable circumstances, kills Khaleed, the don of Amarapura and thus gets trapped in the mafia world and later becomes the king of the underworld. However, trouble ensues for Arakeshwara as he has to deal with his rivals and Bhargav Bhakshi, a cop sent by the British to eradicate him and the underworld.

Kabzaa

2023

Ghani poster
5.6

The life of a boxer whose passion is sports who has been training since a young age to reach his dreams suddenly things take a tough turn which totally changes his life.

Ghani

2022

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale poster
4.6

Celebrated actor Nayanthara looks back on her journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles and triumphs in this intimate documentary.

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale

2024

Kanyadanam poster
NR

Venkat and Vandana are in love but circumstances compel Vandana to get married to Venkat's good friend, Niwas. When Niwas learns about his wife's past, he takes measures to correct the situation.

Kanyadanam

1998

A poster
5.7

A film director fades away from the industry after the failed love with the heroine of his movie. After being rehabilitated, he learns that some people conspired his fall and decides to take revenge.

A

1998

Behind the camera

UI poster
5.3

Set in a fictional world, the story is about the psychological conflict between a king in a town and an extraordinary man, and how that man, through his cunning and master minded plans takes over everything, takes control of the entire town, becomes a dictator.

UI

2024

UI poster
5.3

Set in a fictional world, the story is about the psychological conflict between a king in a town and an extraordinary man, and how that man, through his cunning and master minded plans takes over everything, takes control of the entire town, becomes a dictator.

UI

2024

UI poster
5.3

Set in a fictional world, the story is about the psychological conflict between a king in a town and an extraordinary man, and how that man, through his cunning and master minded plans takes over everything, takes control of the entire town, becomes a dictator.

UI

2024

Om poster
5.5

Satya, the son of a priest, leads a straightforward life until he meets the girl of his dreams. His love for her drags him into the world of crime, making him lose everyone he is close to.

Om

1995

Om poster
5.5

Satya, the son of a priest, leads a straightforward life until he meets the girl of his dreams. His love for her drags him into the world of crime, making him lose everyone he is close to.

Om

1995

Omkaram poster
8.2

Satya, the son of a pious priest turns into a rowdy and enters into the underworld for the sake of love.

Omkaram

1997

Omkaram poster
8.2

Satya, the son of a pious priest turns into a rowdy and enters into the underworld for the sake of love.

Omkaram

1997

Swasthik poster
NR

The story revolves around an Indian police informant who is raised by a family of Pakistani descent. As the movie unravels, it is revealed that the informant's parents are terrorists.

Swasthik

1998

Swasthik poster
NR

The story revolves around an Indian police informant who is raised by a family of Pakistani descent. As the movie unravels, it is revealed that the informant's parents are terrorists.

Swasthik

1998

A poster
5.7

A film director fades away from the industry after the failed love with the heroine of his movie. After being rehabilitated, he learns that some people conspired his fall and decides to take revenge.

A

1998

A poster
5.7

A film director fades away from the industry after the failed love with the heroine of his movie. After being rehabilitated, he learns that some people conspired his fall and decides to take revenge.

A

1998

Shhh! poster
6.9

When a movie crew arrives to shoot their film at an estate, they are haunted by the supernatural elements of the lonely house on the estate. Things get worse when the people of the estate and crew start disappearing.

Shhh!

1993

Shhh! poster
6.9

When a movie crew arrives to shoot their film at an estate, they are haunted by the supernatural elements of the lonely house on the estate. Things get worse when the people of the estate and crew start disappearing.

Shhh!

1993

Upendra poster
6.3

Naanu, who always speaks the truth, is married to Swathi. However, he is soon pursued by Rathi and is forced to accept her love but finds it difficult to let go of his obsession with Keerthi.

Upendra

1999

Upendra poster
6.3

Naanu, who always speaks the truth, is married to Swathi. However, he is soon pursued by Rathi and is forced to accept her love but finds it difficult to let go of his obsession with Keerthi.

Upendra

1999

Hollywood poster
7.7

Hollywood is India's First Robot sci-fi feature film. The plot follows a scientist who creates a humanoid robot named "US 47" to help win over a girl, but the robot eventually falls in love with her and turns against its creator.

Hollywood

2002

Super poster
6.2

Super (Kannada: ಸೂಪರ್) (originally known only by Vitarka Mudrā hand symbol) is a 2010 Indian multilingual film written and directed by Upendra. This utopian film garnered extraordinary reception from critics and the general public for its revolutionary concept of a contrasting futuristic India set in the year 2030, and the contemporary image of India. With the title of the film depicted only by a symbol, it features Upendra and Nayantara in lead roles and is produced by Rockline Venkatesh, while V. Harikrishna has scored the music. Raking in more than Rs 100 million through satellite television and audio rights even before release, it was declared a superhit in Kannada where it grossed a record Rs 25 million in first three days of the opening weekend. The film grossed over 50 crore (US$9.05 million) and has been declared one of the biggest blockbusters of Kannada cinema.

Super

2010

Super poster
6.2

Super (Kannada: ಸೂಪರ್) (originally known only by Vitarka Mudrā hand symbol) is a 2010 Indian multilingual film written and directed by Upendra. This utopian film garnered extraordinary reception from critics and the general public for its revolutionary concept of a contrasting futuristic India set in the year 2030, and the contemporary image of India. With the title of the film depicted only by a symbol, it features Upendra and Nayantara in lead roles and is produced by Rockline Venkatesh, while V. Harikrishna has scored the music. Raking in more than Rs 100 million through satellite television and audio rights even before release, it was declared a superhit in Kannada where it grossed a record Rs 25 million in first three days of the opening weekend. The film grossed over 50 crore (US$9.05 million) and has been declared one of the biggest blockbusters of Kannada cinema.

Super

2010

Tarle Nan Maga poster
NR

A 1992 Kannada movie

Tarle Nan Maga

1992

Operation Antha poster
NR

A 1995 Kannada film

Operation Antha

1995

Operation Antha poster
NR

A 1995 Kannada film

Operation Antha

1995

Katari Veera Surasundarangi poster
2.0

A man gets killed and finds himself in front of Yama, the god of death. In heaven, when he falls for Lord Indra's daughter, he is promptly sent back to Earth. Now, he sets out to avenge himself.

Katari Veera Surasundarangi

2012

Uppi 2 poster
7.0

Neenu leads a selfless life helping others in need without expecting anything in return. In the meantime, the police and an underworld don are on the lookout for him over a multi-crore property.

Uppi 2

2015

Raa poster
NR

Sridhar, a womaniser, meets his match when he tries to seduce Shanthi, who refuses to fall for him. Later, he learns that Shanthi has a hidden motive for resisting his advances.

Raa

2001