Uppalapati Narayana Rao is an Indian film director, producer, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and Television.

[2][1] He is best known for his works in hits such as Jaitra Yatra (1991), Rakshana (1993), Ala Modalaindhi (2011), and Anthaku Mondhu Aa Tharuvatha (2013).

[3][4] He served as content head for channels like ETV, Gemini, MAA and Doordarshan.

[5] He is also associated with Balaji Telefilms as the creative head for South Indian content for two years (2010–2012) helping with curation and production of Telugu TV content / programmes.

[6] Telugu Theatre Television Uppalapati Narayana Rao at IMDb