Manchu Manoj
Manchu Manoj Kumar (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. He first appeared at the age of ten as a child artist in Major Chandrakanth. He made his film debut in a leading role with Donga Dongadi in 2004. He received the state Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance in box-office success Bindaas (2010). He also starred in Vedam (2010), Potugadu (2013), and Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda (2014).
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| Born | Manchu Manoj Kumar[1] 20 May 1983 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouses | Pranathi Reddy (m. 2015; div. 2019)Bhuma Mounika Reddy (m. 2023) |
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| Relatives | Lakshmi Manchu (sister) Vishnu Manchu (brother) |
Early life edit
Manchu Manoj was born on 20 May 1983,[2][3] to film actor Mohan Babu and Nirmala Devi.[4] He has an elder step-sister, Lakshmi, and step-brother, Vishnu, who are both actors and producers.[5]
Career edit
Child actor edit
Manoj was familiar to the 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.
2004–present edit
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 was known for its melodious music. In 2009, his first movie Prayanam, under 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.[6] His subsequent releases were Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda and Current Theega.After taking a long break from films, on 20 January 2023, Manchu Manoj announced his first film in 6 years titled "What the fish" directed by Vishnu and produced by Six Studios.[7]
Personal life edit
In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy.[8] He confirmed divorce from his wife in October 2019.[3] On 3 March 2023, he remarried Bhuma Mounika Reddy, the youngest daughter of Bhuma Nagi Reddy and Shobha Nagi Reddy, both former Members of the Legislative Assembly.[9] Mounika has a 5–6 years old son from her previous marriage.[10]
Filmography edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | Major Chandrakanth's Grandson | Child actor |
| 1994 | Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam | young Bharath | Child actor |
| 1997 | Adavilo Anna | Unknown | Child actor |
| 1998 | Khaidi Garu | Raju | Child actor |
| 2004 | Donga Dongadi | Vasu | CineMAA Awards - Best Male Debut |
| 2005 | Political Rowdy | Himself | Special appearance; also presenter |
| Sri | Sri | ||
| 2007 | Raju Bhai | Raju Bhai | |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa? | Adithya | |
| 2009 | Prayanam | Dhruv | |
| 2010 | Bindaas | Ajay | Nandi Special Jury Award[11] |
| Vedam | Vivek Chakravarthy | ||
| Jhummandi Naadam | Balu | ||
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya | Nookayya | Also lyricist |
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Manoj | ||
| 2013 | Potugadu | Govindu | |
| 2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda | Ajay | |
| Current Theega | Raju | ||
| 2015 | Dongaata | Himself | Special appearance |
| Superstar Kidnap | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 2016 | Shourya | Shourya | |
| Attack | Radha Krishna | ||
| 2017 | Gunturodu | Kanna | |
| Okkadu Migiladu | Surya | ||
| 2018 | Idi Naa Love Story | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| Operation 2019 | Police officer | Cameo appearance | |
| TBA | Aham Brahmasmi † | TBA | Filming[12] |
Initiatives edit
Manoj Kumar's Unity edit
In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar's Unity to collect funds for the development of farmers.[13]
It works by way of one donor nominating others on social media to do so.[14]
References edit
- ^ "Time to get Bindaas". Rediff. 1 February 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj Celebrates His Birthday With Family!". Sakshi Post. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Manchu Manoj announces separation from wife Pranathi Reddy". The Indian Express. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "It's official! Manchu Manoj gets married to Mounika Reddy. See FIRST pics". India Today. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Manoj Manchu announces five films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj's next titled Current Theega". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj ties the knot with Pranathi in a star-studded ceremony". India Today. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ India, The Hans (3 March 2023). "Bhuma Mounika Reddy: Everything You Need to Know About daughter of late politicians Bhuma Nagi Reddy". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj and Mounika Reddy look perfect in first PHOTOS as husband and wife". PINKVILLA. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ . cineradham. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Ram Charan claps the muhurat shot for Manchu Manoj's "Aham Brahmmi"". The Times of India. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Manoj on a new mission". The Hans India. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj on a new mission". Tollywood.net. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
External links edit
- Official website
- Manchu Manoj at IMDb