Manchu Manoj


Manchu Manoj Kumar is an Indian film actor known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema. 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 work in Bindaas.

Early life

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.

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. His subsequent releases were Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda and Current Theega.

Personal life

In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy. He confirmed divorce with his wife in October 2019.

Filmography

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.
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.