Tulu actor Umesh Mijar made his debut with a supporting role in the 2015 movie Ekka Saka. Seen playing supporting roles, Umesh Mijar has movies like Dhand, Daniklena Joklu, Pavitra, Dombarata, and Ashem Zalem Kashem.

In 2018, he appeared alongside Bhojaraj Vamanjoor and Aravind Bolar in Kishore Moodbidri`s Tulu drama Appe Teacher, My Name Is Annappa and Belchappa. His 2019 release includes Girgit. His 2021 release includes Gamjaa.