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Upendra

**Upendra Rao** (born 18 September 1968), known mononymously as Upendra, is an Indian film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist, and playback singer who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He is currently one of the highest-paid directors and actors in the Kannada film industry. Born in Kundapura, Udupi district, Karnataka, he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from APS College of Commerce in Bangalore. During his college years, he actively participated in plays and formed theatrical troupes with his friends.