Quick Info
| Profession | Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/09/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Koteshwara, Kundapur, Udupi District, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Upendra Rao
18/09/2025
Upendra was announced as part of Om Prakash Rao's film Guerrilla War, marking a notable collaboration with the veteran director. The project was described as the filmmaker's 50th and added to Upendra's slate of upcoming Kannada film work.
16/09/2025
Upendra Rao and his wife Priyanka reported that their phones were hacked by scammers. The incident drew public attention because the compromise involved both of their devices and was reported as a fraud-related case rather than a routine technical issue.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Upendra |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | APS College of Commerce, Bangalore |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Commerce |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/12/2003 |
Family
| Father | Manjunath Rao (Cook) |
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| Mother | Anusuya Rao |
| Siblings | Sudhindra Rao (Worked in Border Security Force) |
| Spouse | Priyanka Trivedi (Actress) |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nimmaupendra/ | |
| https://twitter.com/nimmaupendra |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 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. | |
| 10. In 2017, he joined the Karnataka Pragnyavanta Janata Paksha party before quitting it in 2018 to form the Uttama Prajaakeeya Party (UPP) based on citizen-centric principles. |