| 1. Upendra Rao is a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor in the Kannada film industry. |
| 2. In 2019, he established the Uttama Prajakeeya Party (UPP) as a political entity. |
| 3. During his school years, Upendra actively participated in theatre, debates, and cultural events. |
| 4. He began his career as a writer and later worked as an assistant director under the mentorship of Late Kashinatha Hathwara. |
| 5. Upendra has directed many successful Kannada movies, including 'Upendra (1999)' and 'Om (1995)'. |
| 6. He serves as the brand ambassador for United Breweries and has endorsed popular brands like Lunars Footwear and Royal Challengers Bangalore. |
| 7. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Angkor University in 2015. |
| 8. In 2017, he joined the Karnataka Pragnyavanta Janata Paksha party before quitting in 2018 to form the Uttama Prajaakeeya Party (UPP) based on citizen-centric principles. |
| 9. He is also a lyricist, playback singer, and producer. |
