Biography
Upendra Rao is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist, playback singer, producer and politician, known for his work in Kannada cinema. He has also worked in a few Telugu and Tamil films.
Early Life
Upendra was born to Manjunath Rao and Anusuya in Bengaluru, on 18 September 1968.date=April 2026 His father was from Thekkatte, Koteshwara, Kundapur Taluk, Udupi district in Karnataka, formerly Mysore State. He is the second son of his family, his older brother is Sudheendra Rao, who is an army officer. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree from APS College of Commerce, Bangalore. During his time at the college, he participated in plays and often formed troupes with his friends. His association with actor and director Kashinath, a distant relative of his, began during his final year in college.
Career
Uttama Prajaakeeya Party thumb|right|Upendra promoting his political party ′Uttama Prajaakeeya Party′ He started the political party Uttama Prajaakeeya Party in 2018, under the concept of "Prajaakeeya"which represents the workers. Although he has strictly kept himself away from contesting in any elections, UPP had candidates across all the constituencies in Karnataka in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections.
Works of Upendra (actor)
Upendra filmography