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Upendra

Born September 18, 1968 · Kundapura, Karnataka (age 57)

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…

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Lava Kusha

Lava Kusha · 2007

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.

Nanne Preethse: I Love You

Nanne Preethse: I Love You · 2019

Nanne Preethse: I Love You

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.

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.

Coolie

MovieActionThriller

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.

Omkara

A 2004 Kannada movie.

MovieThrillerFantasy

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.

Andhra King Taluka

Andhra King Taluka · 2025

Andhra King Taluka

MovieActionDrama

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.

H2O

A 2002 Kannada film.

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Lava Kusha

Lava Kusha · 2007

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.

Nanne Preethse: I Love You

Nanne Preethse: I Love You · 2019

Nanne Preethse: I Love You

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.

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.

Coolie

MovieActionThriller

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.

Kaleesha

Omkara

A 2004 Kannada movie.

MovieThrillerFantasy

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.

Director

Andhra King Taluka

Andhra King Taluka · 2025

Andhra King Taluka

MovieActionDrama

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.

Surya Kumar

H2O

A 2002 Kannada film.

Auto Shankar

Auto Shankar · 2005

MovieActionDrama

Auto Shankar is a 2005 Kannada film.

Auto Shankar

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Zombie Reddy 2 Nxt Lvl

MovieHorrorComedy

Raktha Kashmira

Raktha Kashmira · 2025

Raktha Kashmira

MovieActionAdventure

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.

Arjun Pandit

Arjun Pandit · 1999

MovieActionCrime

An unexpected betrayal transforms a meek college professor into a cold-blooded gangster who wants to marry a woman against her wishes.

Story

MovieCrimeDrama

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.

Director

Son of Satyamurthy

Son of Satyamurthy · 2015

Son of Satyamurthy

MovieDramaAction

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.

Devaraj Naidu

Parodi

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.

Omkaram

Omkaram · 1997

MovieActionCrime

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

Writer

Masti

MovieActionDrama

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?

Siddappaji / Masti

Gowramma

Gowramma · 2005

MovieFamilyDrama

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.

Swasthik

Swasthik · 1998

MovieActionThriller

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.

Screenplay

Maryade Ramanna

Maryade Ramanna · 2011

Maryade Ramanna

Kannada language remake of the 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.

Bicycle (voice)

Preethse

Preethse · 2000

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

Chandru

Home Minister

Home Minister · 2022

MovieActionDrama

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.

Kabzaa

MovieActionCrime

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.

Arkeshwara

Ghani

MovieActionDrama

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.

Vijender Sinha