2025Nominee
Best Performance
Coolie
Upendra
Actor · Director · Writer
Kundapura, Karnataka
September 18, 1968
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.
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2025Nominee
Best Performance
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1999Nominee
Best Writing
Arjun Pandit
Career Highlights
2005Highlight
Best Performance
Auto Shankar
2025Highlight
Best Performance
Andhra King Taluka