Manchu Manoj
| Manchu Manoj | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Manchu Manoj Kumar 20 May 1983 Chennai, Tamilnadu, India |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| 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 Dr. M.Mohan Babu,[2] Manoj kumar 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 the 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 girlfriend Pranathi Reddy after they had been seeing each other for 2 years. Pranathi Reddy did her CPA (chartered accountant) course in the USA and was a classmate of Manoj's sister-in-law, Viranica.Manoj is now based in Chennai.
Career
Child actor
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. 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 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.[3] His subsequent releases were Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda and Current Theega.[4]
Filmography
| No | Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | Telugu | Child actor | |
| 2 | 1997 | Adavilo Anna | Telugu | Child actor | |
| 3 | 1998 | Khaidhigaru | Raju | Telugu | Child actor |
| 4 | 2004 | Donga Dongadi | Vasu | Telugu | CineMAA Awards - Best Male Debut, Remake Of Thiruda Thirudi |
| 5 | 2005 | Political Rowdy | Himself | Telugu | Special Appearance |
| 6 | 2005 | Sri | Sri | Telugu | |
| 7 | 2007 | Raju Bhai | Raju Bhai | Telugu | Remake of Chithiram Pesuthadi |
| 8 | 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa...? | Adithya | Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Yennai Theriyuma |
| 9 | 2009 | Prayanam | Dhruv | Telugu | |
| 10 | 2010 | Bindaas | Ajay | Telugu | Nandi Special Jury Award[5] |
| 11 | 2010 | Vedam | Vivek Chakravarthy | Telugu | |
| 12 | 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Balu | Telugu | |
| 13 | 2012 | Mr. Nookayya | Nookayya | Telugu | |
| 14 | 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Manoj | Telugu | |
| 15 | 2013 | Potugadu | Govindu | Telugu | |
| 16 | 2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda | Ajay | Telugu | |
| 17 | 2014 | Current Theega | Raju | Telugu | |
| 18 | 2015 | Dongaata | Himself | Telugu | Special Appearance |
| 19 | 2016 | Shourya | Shourya | Telugu | |
| 20 | 2016 | Attack | Radha Krishna | Telugu | |
| 21 | 2017 | Gunturodu | Telugu | ||
| 22 | 2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | Surya | Telugu | |
Initiatives
Save The Farmer
It is a noble initiative to encourage people to donate a day of their annual salary to the farmers who provide us with the food we eat, so that we can fill their stomachs too! This mission is all about saving farmers, and bringing back a smile on their faces.[6]
It works by way of one donor nominating others on social media to do so. Manoj has nominated Minister KTR, Rajamouli, Rana Daggubati, Sai Dharam Tej, and GV Keshav.[7]
References
- ↑ "Manchu Manoj Officially Marriage fixed with Pranitha Reddy". 25cineframes.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ↑ "Manoj Manchu announces five films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Manchu-Manojs-next-titled-Current-Theega/articleshow/35149415.cms
- ↑ "nandi award". cineradham. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ↑ "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.