Upendra Biography, Movies, Age, Family, Career & Awards

Quick Info

Born September 18, 1968

Birth Place Koteshwara, Udupi, Karnataka, India

Height 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

Fan Score 90

Popularity 90

Roles Actor, Director

Photos

Known For

Coolie

Kaleesha

★ 6.5

Filmography

Coolie

6.5 2025

Kaleesha

Videos

Upendra on his love for Superstar Rajinikanth

UITheMovie - Warner - Tamil | Upendra

45 Official Teaser Kannada | Dr.Shivarajkumar | Upendra

UITheMovie - First Look Teaser | Upendra

KABZAA | 4K Official Teaser|Upendra

Personal Details

Alternative Names Upendra Rao

Official Sites www.instagram.com, x.com, www.facebook.com

Spouses Priyanka Trivedi

Children Ayush Upendra, Aishwarya Upendra

Parents Manjunatha Rao, Anusuya

Relatives Priyanka Upendra (Wife), Ayush Upendra (Son), Aishwarya Upendra (Daughter)

Did You Know

Trivia

Upendra worked as an assistant director and writer for over 6 years under Kashinath before becoming a director.

His film A (1998) was released with very little promotion but went on to become a blockbuster and gained cult status.

Upendra is admired for his philosophical and socially reflective themes, often mixing mass entertainment with deep messages.

Despite his stardom, he is known for living a simple lifestyle off-screen.

Quotes

“Cinema is not just entertainment, it is a mirror to society.”

Trademarks

Experimental and unconventional filmmaking style.

Nicknames

Upendra Rao

Salaries

Early Career (1990s): Around ₹5–10 lakhs per film.

Peak Acting Career (2000s–2010s): ₹1–2 crores per film.

Recent Projects & Big-Budget Films (2020s): Estimated ₹3–5 crores per film.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

How did Upendra start his career in the film industry?

Upendra began his career as a writer and assistant director under Kashinath, a well-known Kannada filmmaker. He later made his directorial debut with Tharle Nan Maga (1992).

02

What are Upendra’s most famous movies?

Some of Upendra’s most famous films include A (1998), Upendra (1999), Super (2010), Kutumba (2003), Raktha Kanneeru (2003), Buddhivanta (2008), and Kabzaa (2023).

03