The shooting for Upendra's new film 'Uppi Rupi' has started and the team is busy shooting a fight sequence for the film, under the direction of well known stunt master Palaniraj.

'Uppi Rupi' is being produced by Vijayalakshmi Urs (former chief of Kanteerava Studio) and directed by Madesh. The film was launched in December and as Upendra was busy with his prior commitments, the shooting for the film has started now.

'Uppi Rupi' stars Upendra and Rachita Ram as the main lead. Vijayalakshmi Urs herself has written the story of the film. Rajesh Katta is the cameraman, while Sadhu Kokila has been roped in as the music director of the film.

Actress Shruthi Hariharan who is riding high with the success of her latest release Godhi Banna Sadhara Maikattu has been roped in to play the heroine opposite Upendra in a new film called Upendra Matte Hutti Baa - Inti Prema, which is a remake of Telugu hit 'Soggade Chinna Nayana'.

Upendra will be playing dual role in the film apart from scripting it. Prema and Shruthi Hariharan will be playing the female leads in the film, while Ravishankar and Avinash have been roped to play prominent roles in the film.

Upendra's protege Loki is directing 'Upendra Matte Hutti Baa - Inti Prema'. The film will be produced by Upendra's another protege Rajaram.

The shooting for Upendra starrer 'I Love You' is in full progress and the team has shot a fight sequence as well as Upendra's introduction scene recently.

Meanwhile, actress Sonu Gowda has been roped in to play a prominent role in the film. While, Sonu Gowda plays Upendra's wife, Rachita Ram is his yesteryear lover in the film. 

'I Love You's is being written and directed by R Chandru. Apart from direction, Chandru is also producing the film. Sugnan is the cameraman, while Kiran is the music director. The film stars Upendra, Rachita Ram, Sayyaji Shinde, Ravi Kaale and others in prominent roles.

Well known actors Upendra, Shivarajakumar, Puneeth Rajakumar, Sudeep and Yash has promoted 'Mungaru Male 2' through first trailer which was released on Sunday morning.

The team of 'Mungaru Male 2' had announced that the first teaser of the film will be released on the 05th of June (Sunday) at 10 AM through Youtube. Likewise the teaser was released and one of the highlightts of the teaser is the top stars of the Kannada film industry featuring in the teaser of the film. All of them above mentioned stars have promoted the film by asking questions about the film.

'Mungaru Male 2' being directed by Shashank stars Ganesh and V Ravichandran in prominent roles. Neha Shetty and Aindritha Ray are the heroines in the film

Upendra's new film 'I Love You' being directed by R Chandru is all set to be launched on the 18th of this month. Meanwhile, the test shoot of the film was done on Wednesday.

As the title itself suggests, 'I Love You' is an out and out love story and the will be in the lines of 'A', 'Upendra' and 'Preethse'. Upendra will have three shades in the film.

'I Love You' will be made simultaneously in Kannada and Telugu. The film is being produced by Raj Prabhakar and the star cast and the technicians of the film are yet to be finalized.

In a many firsts for Kannada film industry, the year 1995 was very special for several reasons with the release of its cult classic 'Om' produced under prestigious banner Poornima Enterprises starring Hat-trick hero Shivarajkumar in an entirely new avatar, a truly daring character created by Upendra based on the real underworld subject.

It was the first movie to showcase underworld on the big screen in Kannada with equally brilliant performance by Shivanna with utmost musical brilliance from Nadabrahma Hamsalekha. 

After his two directorial ventures, Upendra created the masterpiece which remains to this date as one of the finest despite record-breaking re-releases. For the story he penned in the 80s, Upendra casted real life gangsters in the movie, a highlight of the movie which became a sensation at national level.

Speaking to Chitraloka, Real Star Upendra while recollecting the making of Om said that it 'just happened and that he was fortunate that the prestigious banner, a great actor like Shivanna and especially a few who recommended my work to the makers which made it possible.

"I had made it like any other film but it is the collective effort of the entire team and the Kannada audience which made it a 'cult classic', which is why it is still loved the same way, it was first released 25 years ago," Upendra said.

After breaking multiple records at the box, it went on to win several awards for Shivanna, Prema, Upendra and others. It was even remade in Telugu too. But, all of the most, the movie was re-released the most for any movie in the Indian film industry.

Three songs of Upendra starrer 'I Love You' was released at the High School Grounds in Davanagere recently. Upendra, Rachita Ram, Sonu Gowda Gurukiran, Lahari Velu, director R Chandru and others were present at the occasion.

'I Love You' has six songs out of which, only three songs were released. The other three songs of the film will be released in Mandya on the 18th of February. Of the three songs, one is composed by actor turned music composer V Ravichandran.

'I Love You's is being written and directed by R Chandru. Apart from direction, Chandru is also producing the film. Sugnan is the cameraman. The film stars Upendra, Rachita Ram, Sonu Gowda, Bramhanandam, Sayyaji Shinde, Ravi Kaale and others in prominent roles.

Actor-director Upendra who had taken a break from acting because of 'Uppi-2' has signed not one but four films back to back. The first among the four is 'Kalpana 2' which is a remake of 'Kanchana 2'. The film was launched recently. The film will be followed by a remake of 'O My God'. The film is being produced by producer Jayashri Devi. More details about the film is yet awaited.

After these two films, Upendra will be seen in a film being produced by M N Kumar and a film being directed by senior director Naganna.

It was Upendra who introduced Chandini to Kannada film industry as an actress 'A'. After that film, the duo had not acted together in any film. Now Upendra and Chandini have danced together in a song in a new film 'Upendra Matte Baa'. Recently the song was picturised in a set in Bangalore.

'Upendra Matte Baa' is a remake of Telugu hit 'Soggade Chinna Nayana'. Upendra's protege Loki who had directed Upendra in 'H2O' is the director of the film. Upendra's another protege Rajaram is producing the film along with Srikanth, Shashikanth and Narendranath,

Upendra is playing a dual role in the film apart from scripting it. Prema and Shruthi Hariharan are the heroines. Sridhar Sambhram has composed the music for the film.

Like his colleagues, actor-director Upendra has decided not to celebrate his birthday this time as Corona is spreading like wildfire in Karnataka. The actor has conveyed to his fans through a new video that he will not be available at his residence during his birthday and will be out of town.

Upendra has also announced that he will be directing a new film and the title of the film will be announced in the coming days.

'I hereby announce that I will be directing a new film soon. The film will only start after I finish my prior commitments. The title as well as the details of the new film will be announced soon' said Upendra. 

Upendra has become the second actor in Kannada with more than one million followers on Twitter. The first place goes to Sudeep with more than 2.5 million followers and he ranks first among the actors with the most number of followers when it comes to Kannada cinema.

Upendra has been active in Twitter for the last few years and has been sharing many posts not only about his films, but also of Prajakeeya. The actor has been doing many social activities during the pandemic and has been sharing the posts of his work on Twitter. Many people who have been influenced by his work have become his followers, hereby making the actor the second actor in Kannada film industry with highest followers.

Apart from Sudeep and Upendra, other actors who have a huge following in Twitter are Darshan with more than 8 lakh followers and Yash with 7 lakh followers.

Superstar Upendra starrer Mukunda Murari team celebrated his Birthday at his residence. During this occasion, Director Nandakishore released the teaser of the movie. Upendra, Priyanka Upendra saw the promo and were very happy.

Producer Jayashree Devi, Vasu, Gurukiran, Chitraloka  editor KM Veeresh were present during the occasion.

Uppi fans had started arriving at this residence from last night to witness and celebrate the Superstar Birthday.Superstar Upendra starrer Mukunda Murari team celebrated his Birthday at his residence. During this occasion, Director Nandakishore released the teaser of the movie. Upendra, Priyanka Upendra saw the promo and were very happy.

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Actor-director Upendra on Monday celebrated his 49th birthday with his fans and family at his residence in Kathriguppe in Bangalore.

Upendra had earlier requested his fans to not spend money on cakes, vinyls and garlands and instead come to his residence and wish him simply. Upendra had requested his fans to use the same amount to some good purposes.

However, the fans did not pay much attention to Upendra's words and came with cakes and garlands and celebrated his birthday in a grand style.

Actor-director Upendra on Thursday met Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and donated Rupees Five Lakh towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund.

Earlier, Upendra had announced that he will be donating Rs Five Lakh towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund. He had also urged his party members to help the flood victims. Upendra on Thursday met the Chief Minister and handed over the cheque. Recently actor Puneeth also met the CM and handed over the cheque.

Actor-director Upendra on Thursday donated Rupees Five Lakh towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund and has urged others to donate to help people in the flood hit areas of North Karnataka.

Not only Upendra, many other celebrities are doing their bit to help the people in flood hit areas. The team of 'Raymo' directed by Pavan Wodeyar has already sent basic requirements towards the flood hit areas. Even Sudeep has announced that his team have already left with flood, clothing and other basic requirements to people who are affected from the floods.

Meanwhile, some more celebrities including Rakshith Shetty and others are arranging the collection and supply of relief materials to flood affected places in Karnataka. Rakshith's Paramvah Studios has also asked people to join the cause by making contribution.

Actor Upendra who is all set to float a new political party has got a humongous response for his entry to politics and has received more than 15 thousand mails in just one day.

Upendra had announced that he will be launching a new party on Saturday and had given three email ids for his fans and public to send him feedback about his initiative. The three email ids were flooded with response from his fans and public across the globe.

Upendra has also started a new website called www.nimmaupendra.com and has requested his fans to send their feedback and support Prajaakarana link in the following website.

While actor Puneeth is holidaying with his family in South America, Upendra along with his family including Priyanka, Ayush and Aishwarya is in North America for the vacations.

Upendra was busy the whole year in films and in politics. With the Lok Sabha polls over and the results are awaited, Upendra along with his family has gone to North America for vacations.

Upendra, Priyanka, Aishwarya and Ayush are in North America for the past few days and has shared many photos of the memorable vacations through social media. Upendra also celebrated Ayush's birthday there this year.

Meanwhile, Upendra's new film 'I Love You' is all set to release on the 14th of June.

Upendra is all set to act in a film produced and directed by Shashank. The director has named his production house as Shashank Cinemas. Shashank has narrated the storyline script to Upendra and he has accepted it. Shashank is now undertaking the work of writing the final script and dialogues. Since Upendra has other commitments the film will not start immediately. The tentative date is May 2017. The title and other details are being trashed out.

Shashank is now undertaking the work of writing the final script and dialogues. Since Upendra has other commitments the film will not start immediately. The tentative date is May 2017. The title and other details are being trashed out.

Upendra who is almost thorough with Kaplana 2 and Mukunda Murari has silently signed yet another new film called Upendra Matte Hutti Baa - Inti Prema. The film is a remake of Telugu hit 'Soggade Chinna Nayana'. Earlier, there was news that Upendra's protege Loki who had directed Upendra in 'H2O' will be directing a film for Upendra and now the news has come true with Loki directing 'Upendra Matte Hutti Baa - Inti Prema'. The film will be produced by Upendra's another protege Rajaram.

The film will be produced by Upendra's another protege Rajaram. Upendra will be playing dual role in the film apart from scripting it. Sources say, Prema will be roped in as the heroine of the film.

If everything had gone right, then the songs of Upendra starrer 'Upendra Matte Baa' was supposed to release today. However, the audio release has been postponed due to various reasons and the new date will be announced soon.

'Upendra Matte Baa' is a remake of Telugu hit 'Soggade Chinna Nayana'. Upendra's protege Loki who had directed Upendra in 'H2O' is the director of the film. Upendra's another protege Rajaram is producing the film along with Srikanth, Shashikanth and Narendranath,

Upendra is playing a dual role in the film apart from scripting it. Prema and Shruthi Hariharan are the heroines. Sridhar Sambhram has composed the music for the film.