Manchu Manoj

Manchu Manoj
Born Manchu Manoj Kumar
(1983-05-20) 20 May 1983
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
(now in Telangana, India)
Residence Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Ethnicity Telugu
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present
Spouse(s) Pranathi Reddy
(20 May 2015 – present)[1]
Parent(s) Mohan Babu, Nirmala Devi
Relatives Lakshmi Manchu
Vishnu Manchu
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

In May 2015, Manoj married his girl friend Pranathi Reddy after seeing each other for 2 years.Pranathi Reddy did her CCA (charted accountant) in USA and was a classmate of Manoj's sister-in-law, Viranica.

Career

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.[3] His subsequent releases were Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda and Current Theega.[4]

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[5]
2010 Vedam Vivek Chakravarthy
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 Dongaata Himself Telugu Special appearance
2016 Shourya shourya Telugu
2015 Attack Telugu
2016 Son of Pedarayudu Telugu Pre-Production

References

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

7. ^ Manchu Manoj and Pranathi Reddy Sangeet Ceremony

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