G. Umesh is an Indian film director whose 2014 venture includes the Kannada movie Navarangi, for which he was also the story writer and screenplay writer. As a supporting actor, he was associated with the films Doodhsaagar, Nayakanahatti Sri Guru Tiperudraswamy Mahatme and Navarangi. His 2017 directorial venture includes the drama film Halli Panchayathi, starring Channe Gowda, Abhishek H.N. and Geetha in the lead roles.