Manchu Manoj

Manchu Manoj
Born Manchu Manoj Kumar
May 20, 1983
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Residence Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present
Spouse(s) Pranathi Reddy(Engaged)[1]
Parent(s) Mohan Babu, Nirmala Devi
Relatives Lakshmi Manchu(sister)
Vishnu Manchu(elder brother)
Website
Manchu Manoj

Manchu Manoj Kumar is an Indian film actor known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema. Born to Telugu actor Mohan babu,[2] Manoj first appeared at the age of ten as a child artist in Major Chandrakanth. Manoj made his film debut in a leading role with Donga Dongadi in 2004. He received state Nandi Special Jury Award for his work in Bindaas.

Early life

Manchu Manoj Kumar was born on 20 May 1983 to film actor Mohan Babu and Manchu Nirmala Devi. He has an elder sister Lakshmi Manchu and an elder brother Vishnu Manchu who are both Tollywood actors. He received his bachelor's degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Personal life

Manchu Manoj Officially fixed Marriage with Pranitha Reddy(Daughter of Reddy Malledi - The Managing Director of CDK Global). He created tremors in the political cricles when the prime minister of India Narendra Modi decided to cancel his visit to China and instead attend his wedding. [3]

Child actor

Manoj was familiar to Telugu audience right from his childhood. He played many roles as a child actor in his own banner movies where his father Mohan Babu is shown as a child in flashbacks. He was well received for the role he played in the movie Punyabhoomi Naa Desam starred by his father.

2004–present

He started his career as a hero in 2004 with a movie called Donga Dongadi. In 2005, he appeared in the movie Sri and next in Raju Bhai in 2007. His movie Nenu Meeku Telusa...? was an average grosser but known for its melodious music. In 2009 his first movie Prayanam in the direction of Chandra Sekhar Yeleti did moderately well. His first movie in 2010, Bindaas turned out to be the biggest hit of his career. Another movie in 2010, Vedam was a critical and commercial success. He gained accolades for his role in Vedam. In 2012, he starred in Mr. Nookayya and Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?. In March 2013, he announced 5 films.[4] His subsequent releases were Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda and Current Theega.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Language Notes
1993 Major Chandrakanth Telugu Child actor
1997 Adavilo Anna Telugu Child actor
1998 Khaidhigaru Raju Telugu Child actor
2004 Donga Dongadi Vasu Telugu CineMAA Awards - Best Male Debut
2005 Political Rowdy Telugu Cameo appearance
2005 Sri Sri Telugu
2007 Raju Bhai Raju bhai Telugu
2008 Nenu Meeku Telusa...? Adithya Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Yennai Theriyuma
2009 Prayanam Dhruv Telugu
2010 Bindaas Ajay Telugu Nandi Special Jury Award[6]
2010 Vedam Vivek Chakravarthy Telugu Best Film ever in Manoj Manchu starer films. According to Film titles his role was a guest appearance
2010 Jhummandi Naadam Balu Telugu TSR TV9 Awards – Special Jury Award
2012 Mr. Nookayya Nookayya Telugu
2012 Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Manoj Telugu
2013 Potugadu Govindu Telugu
2014 Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda Ajay Telugu
2014 Current Theega Raju Telugu
2015 Attack Telugu Filming

References

  1. ↑ "Manchu Manoj Officially Marriage fixed with Pranitha Reddy.". 25cineframes.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  3. ↑ "Manchu Manoj Officially Marriage fixed with Pranitha Reddy.". 25cineframes.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Manoj Manchu announces five films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
  5. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Manchu-Manojs-next-titled-Current-Theega/articleshow/35149415.cms
  6. ↑ "nandi award". cineradham. Retrieved 5 January 2012.

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