Upendra
Also Known As: Upendra Rao
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.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Kundapura, Karnataka
Birthday: September 18, 1968
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Nagarahavu
Overview: Ajay Sharma is set out to kill Madan Chopra and destroy his family, who is responsible for Ajay's father, Vishwanth's death. Will Ajay succeed?
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2002-08-22
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Ghani
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2022-04-07
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Upendra Matte Baa
Overview: Upendra Matte Baa (Come again Upendra) is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language supernatural drama film directed by N. Arun Lokanath (Loki). The film stars Upendra in dual roles along with Prema and Sruthi Hariharan. The film's cinematography was handled by Swamy J. Gowda. The soundtrack and film score were composed by V. Sridhar. After the death of a flirtatious zamindar named Upendra Raju, Yama sends his soul back to earth to fix the quarrels of his family.
Genres: Drama Action Romance
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2017-11-07
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Raa
Overview: 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.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2001-11-01
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Super
Overview: 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2010-12-03
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Home Minister
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2022-04-01
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UI
Overview: 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.
Genres: Thriller Fantasy
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2024-12-20
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Neethone Vuntanu
Overview: Ravi, a software engineer, and Aparna, a girl nicknamed Subba Laxmi, engage in online chatting and fall in love. However, when they first plan to meet, he mistakes Aparna's sister, Vidya, for her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2002-02-01
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Kanyadanam
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-10
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Overview: 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.
Genres: Romance Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1998-02-12
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Upendra
Overview: 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.
Genres: Thriller Romance
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1999-10-22
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Lava Kusha
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2007-12-13
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Super Ranga
Overview: Super Ranga (Kannada: ಸೂಪರ್ ರಂಗ) is a 2014 Indian Kannada language action romance film directed by Sadhu Kokila and produced by K. Manju under the banner K Manju Cinemaas. It stars Upendra and Kriti Kharbanda in lead roles. The supporting cast features Priyanka Rao, Raghu Mukherjee, Doddanna, Rangayana Raghu, Bullet Prakash, and Sridhar. The film is a remake of the 2009 Telugu film, Kick.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2014-09-19
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Oke Maata
Overview: A 2000 Telugu film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Shrimathi
Overview: A 2011 Kannada romantic drama.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2011-07-08
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Kabzaa 2
Overview: Following the capture of his wife and children at the hands of Lord Veer Bahaddur, the dreaded gangster Arkeshwara is pit against officer Bhargava Bakshi and Siddantha in an ultimate battle for supremacy.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: kn
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Shhh!
Overview: 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.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1993-12-03
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Preethse
Overview: Preethse is a 2000 psychological thriller Kannada film starring Upendra, Shivrajkumar and Sonali Bendre.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Son of Satyamurthy
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2015-04-09
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Kalpana
Overview: Raghava is a fun-loving youngster who enjoys playing cricket with his friends. But at night he is afraid of ghosts and is always confined to his home under the care of his mother (Umashri). His brother (Achyuth Rao), sister-in-law (Shruthi) and their children live together in the same house. When Raghava and his friends go in search of another ground to play cricket, they find an abandoned field, which, it turns out, is haunted. At home, his mother and sister-in-law witness some strange happenings. With the help of a temple priest, they confirm the presence of a ghostly spirit haunting their home. Raghava begins to act funny and shows effeminate behaviour which is when the presence of the ghost is identified. The film goes on to unravel the mystery of the ghostly Kalpana and her relationship with Raghava.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2012-09-28
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Brahma
Overview: Brahma, a notorious gangster, escapes to Malaysia. He meets a girl who falls in love with him instantly. Everything changes when Brahma returns to India followed by the girl.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2014-02-07
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Topiwaala
Overview: A 2013 Kannada movie.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2013-03-15
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Hollywood
Overview: Hollywood is a 2002 Indian Kannada science fiction film written by Upendra and directed by Dinesh Babu. It stars Upendra in a triple role as Surendra, Upendra and US 47 (a robot) along with the Australian actress Felicity Mason as Manisha and Anant Nag. The film was shot entirely in Gold Coast, Australia with few supporting actors and a monkey named Lakshmi, voiced by Ramesh Bhat. The film was also dubbed into Telugu in 2003, retaining the same title.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2002-12-06
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Kutumba
Overview: A 2003 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2003-03-27
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Super Star
Overview: A 2002 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Naanu Naane
Overview: A 2002 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Raktha Kanneeru
Overview: A young Indian man becomes westernised and starts hating the Indian rituals and culture. He falls in love with a sex worker, but marries a girl from his village to fulfil his parents' wish.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2003-09-18
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Dubai Babu
Overview: A 2009 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2009-05-22
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Gowramma
Overview: A 2005 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2005-06-03
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Katari Veera Surasundarangi
Overview: 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2012-05-10
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Omkara
Overview: A 2004 Kannada movie.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2004-09-18
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Parodi
Overview: A 2007 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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H2O
Overview: A 2002 Kannada film.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2002-03-29
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Uppi 2
Overview: 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.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2015-08-14
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Ajagajantara
Overview: A 1991 Kannada film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1991-01-24
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Anatharu
Overview: A 2007 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2007-09-14
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Gokarna
Overview: A 2003 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2003-12-25
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Mast Maja Maadi
Overview: A 2008 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2008-12-12
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Aishwarya
Overview: Abhishek's been betrayed in love, and doesn't like girls. Aishwarya walks into his life and love starts to blossom, which is forever.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2006-09-15
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Auto Shankar
Overview: Auto Shankar is a 2005 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2005-09-09
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Toss
Overview: Film starring Raja, Upendra and Kamna Jethmalani
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 2007-07-14
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Coolie
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Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2025-08-14
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Kalpana 2
Overview: Raghava has Nyctophobia. Raghava, who loves Nandhini, is a cinematographer for a TV channel and wants to shoot a fake haunted house, in order to increase TRP ratings. To their misfortune, they are haunted, not by one but by five ghosts.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2016-07-15
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Ragini IPS
Overview: A female IPS officer is fighting against corruption and corrupt people.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2014-03-28
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Shivam
Overview: Shivam 2015 Movie
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2015-01-02
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Mukunda Murari
Overview: A shopkeeper takes God to court when his shop is destroyed by an earthquake
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2016-10-28
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Nanne Preethse: I Love You
Overview: 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2019-06-14
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Satyam
Overview: A cop, doesn't believe in finishing criminals in fake encounters but in a judicial way. A powerful politician hires an assassin to get rid of his competitors.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2008-08-14
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Buddhivantha 2
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Genres: Romance Action
Original Language: kn
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Kabzaa
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2023-03-17
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Godfather
Overview: A 2012 Kannada film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2012-07-27
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Thandege Thakka Maga
Overview: A 2006 Kannada film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2006-03-31
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Arakshaka
Overview: Arakshaka is a Kannada thriller, starring Upendra, Sada and Ragini Dwivedi and directed by P. Vasu. The film explores the strange and inexplicable workings of the human mind and deals with fear, darkness and misunderstandings.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2012-01-26
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Rajani
Overview: A 2011 Kannada action film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Buddhivantha
Overview: A 2008 Kannada film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2008-09-26
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Maryade Ramanna
Overview: Kannada language remake of the 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2011-09-23
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45
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2025-08-15
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Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Overview: Celebrated actor Nayanthara looks back on her journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles and triumphs in this intimate documentary.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-18
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