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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Manchu Manoj
| name              = Manchu Manoj
| caption            = Manoj in 2008
| caption            = Manoj in 2013
| image              = Manchu Manoj.JPG
| image              = Manchu Manoj babu.jpg
| birth_name        = Manchu Manoj Kumar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Time to get Bindaas|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-looking-at-bindaas/20100201.htm|access-date=4 April 2021|work=[[Rediff]]|date=1 February 2010 }}</ref>
| birth_name        = Manchu Manoj Kumar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Time to get Bindaas|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-looking-at-bindaas/20100201.htm|access-date=4 April 2021|work=[[Rediff]]|date=1 February 2010|archive-date=3 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203091016/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-looking-at-bindaas/20100201.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}}
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}}
| birth_place        = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place        = [[Madras]] (present-day [[Chennai]]), [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| alma_mater        = [[Southeastern Oklahoma State University]]
| alma_mater        =  
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
| years_active      = 2004–present
*Actor}}
| spouse            = {{marriage|Pranathi Reddy|2015|2019|reason=divorce}}
| years_active      = 1993–present
| spouse            = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|Pranathi Reddy|2015|2019|end=div}}
* {{marriage|Bhuma Mounika|2023}}
}}
| children          = 1
| father            = [[Mohan Babu]]
| father            = [[Mohan Babu]]
| relatives          = [[Lakshmi Manchu]] (sister)<br/>[[Vishnu Manchu]] (brother)
| relatives          = [[Lakshmi Manchu]] (half sister)<br/>[[Vishnu Manchu]] (half brother)
| website            = [http://manchumanoj.com/ Manchu Manoj]
| website            = {{Official URL}}
}}
}}
'''Manchu Manoj Kumar''' (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He first appeared at the age of ten as a child artist in ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|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 role in ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'' (2010).
 
'''Manchu Manoj Kumar''' (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He first appeared at the age of ten as a child artist in ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|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 film)|Bindaas]]'' (2010). He also starred in ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' (2010), ''[[Potugadu]]'' (2013), and ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' (2014).


==Early life==
==Early life==
Manchu Manoj was born on 20 May 1983,<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 May 2020|title=Manchu Manoj Celebrates His Birthday With Family!|url=https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/05/20/manchu-manoj-celebrates-his-birthday-with-family|access-date=4 April 2021|work=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=17 October 2019|title=Manchu Manoj announces separation from wife Pranathi Reddy|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/manchu-manoj-announces-separation-from-wife-pranathi-reddy-6074622/|access-date=4 April 2021|work=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> to film actor [[Mohan Babu]] and Nirmala Devi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chitchat with Manoj|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref> He has an elder sister [[Lakshmi Manchu|Lakshmi]] and an elder brother [[Vishnu Manchu|Vishnu]], who are both actors. He received his bachelor's degree from [[Southeastern Oklahoma State University]].
Manchu Manoj was born on 20 May 1983,<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 May 2020|title=Manchu Manoj Celebrates His Birthday With Family!|url=https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/05/20/manchu-manoj-celebrates-his-birthday-with-family|access-date=4 April 2021|work=Sakshi Post|language=en|archive-date=21 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621224716/https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/05/20/manchu-manoj-celebrates-his-birthday-with-family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=17 October 2019|title=Manchu Manoj announces separation from wife Pranathi Reddy|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/manchu-manoj-announces-separation-from-wife-pranathi-reddy-6074622/|access-date=4 April 2021|work=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019021618/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/manchu-manoj-announces-separation-from-wife-pranathi-reddy-6074622/|url-status=live}}</ref> to Telugu film actor [[Mohan Babu]] and Nirmala Devi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chitchat with Manoj|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=24 October 2010|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226074110/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He has two elder paternal half-siblings, [[Lakshmi Manchu]], and [[Vishnu Manchu|Vishnu]], who are both actors and producers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's official! Manchu Manoj gets married to Mounika Reddy. See FIRST pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-official-manchu-manoj-gets-married-to-mounika-reddy-see-first-pics-2342509-2023-03-04 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=India Today |date=4 March 2023 |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305181915/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-official-manchu-manoj-gets-married-to-mounika-reddy-see-first-pics-2342509-2023-03-04 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Child actor===
Manoj worked as a child actor in films starring his father [[Mohan Babu]] and is shown in flashbacks.
Manoj was familiar to the [[Telugu cinema|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 film ''Punyabhoomi Naa Desam''  starred by his father.


===2004–present===
He debuted in the 2004 film ''[[Donga Dongadi]]''. In 2005, he appeared in ''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' and next in ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' (2007). His film ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa?]]'' was an average grosser, but was known for its melodious music. In 2009, his first film ''[[Prayanam (2009 film)|Prayanam]]'', under the direction of [[Chandra Sekhar Yeleti]] did moderately well. His first film in 2010, ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'', turned out to be the biggest hit of his career. Another film in 2010, ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'', was a critical and commercial success. He gained accolades for his role in ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]''. In 2012, he starred in ''[[Mr. Nookayya]]'' and ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]''. In March 2013, he announced 5 films.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manoj Manchu announces five films|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/manojmanchu-fivefilms.html|publisher=idlebrain.com|access-date=7 June 2013|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226074109/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/manojmanchu-fivefilms.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His subsequent releases were ''[[Potugadu]]'', ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' and ''[[Current Theega]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manchu Manoj's next titled Current Theega |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Manchu-Manojs-next-titled-Current-Theega/articleshow/35149415.cms? |access-date=17 October 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> After taking a long break from films, in  January 2023, Manchu Manoj announced his first film in 6 years titled ''What The Fish'' directed by Vishnu and produced by Six Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/manoj-manchus-first-look-glimpse-from-what-the-fish-unleashed.html|title=Manoj Manchu's first look glimpse from What The Fish unleashed|date=20 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=123telugu |date=2024-06-03 |title=Aditi and others join the cast of Manchu Manoj’s What The Fish {{!}} Latest Telugu cinema news {{!}} Movie reviews {{!}} OTT Updates, OTT |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/aditi-and-others-join-the-cast-of-manchu-manojs-what-the-fish.html#google_vignette |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=123telugu.com |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603153352/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/aditi-and-others-join-the-cast-of-manchu-manojs-what-the-fish.html#google_vignette |url-status=live }}</ref>
He started his career as a hero in 2004 with a movie called ''[[Donga Dongadi]]''. In 2005, he appeared in the movie ''[[Sri (2005 film)|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 (2009 film)|Prayanam]]'', under the direction of [[Chandra Sekhar Yeleti]] did moderately well. His first movie in 2010, ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'', turned out to be the biggest hit of his career. Another movie in 2010, ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'', was a critical and commercial success. He gained accolades for his role in ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]''. In 2012, he starred in ''[[Mr. Nookayya]]'' and ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]''. In March 2013, he announced 5 films.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manoj Manchu announces five films|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/manojmanchu-fivefilms.html|publisher=idlebrain.com|access-date=7 June 2013}}</ref> His subsequent releases were ''[[Potugadu]]'', ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda]]'' and ''[[Current Theega]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manchu Manoj's next titled Current Theega - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Manchu-Manojs-next-titled-Current-Theega/articleshow/35149415.cms? |access-date=17 October 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy.<ref name="IT">{{cite news |title=Manchu Manoj ties the knot with Pranathi in a star-studded ceremony |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manchu-manoj-marries-pranathi-star-studded-ceremony-rajnikanth-k.-chandrasekhar-rao-n.-chandrababu-naidu-253983-2015-05-21 |access-date=26 May 2019 |work=[[India Today]] |date=21 May 2015 |language=en}}</ref> He confirmed divorce from his wife in October 2019.<ref name=":0" />
In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy.<ref name="IT">{{cite news |title=Manchu Manoj ties the knot with Pranathi in a star-studded ceremony |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manchu-manoj-marries-pranathi-star-studded-ceremony-rajnikanth-k.-chandrasekhar-rao-n.-chandrababu-naidu-253983-2015-05-21 |access-date=26 May 2019 |work=[[India Today]] |date=21 May 2015 |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526110358/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manchu-manoj-marries-pranathi-star-studded-ceremony-rajnikanth-k.-chandrasekhar-rao-n.-chandrababu-naidu-253983-2015-05-21 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar's Unity to collect funds for the development of farmers.<ref name="Manoj on a new mission">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2017-05-24/Manoj-on-a-new-mission/302014|title=Manoj on a new mission|date=28 May 2017|newspaper=The Hans India|access-date=29 May 2017}}</ref> He remarried on 3 March 2023 to the youngest daughter of [[Bhuma Nagi Reddy]] and [[Shobha Nagi Reddy]], Bhuma Mounika, both former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Members of the Legislative Assembly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2023-03-03 |title=Bhuma Mounika Reddy: Everything You Need to Know About daughter of late politicians Bhuma Nagi Reddy |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/bhuma-mounika-reddy-manchu-manojs-fiance-who-is-set-to-get-married-today-785901 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305181914/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/bhuma-mounika-reddy-manchu-manojs-fiance-who-is-set-to-get-married-today-785901 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mounika has a 5-6 years old son from her previous marriage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-04 |title=Manchu Manoj and Mounika Reddy look perfect in first PHOTOS as husband and wife |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/manchu-manoj-and-mounika-reddy-look-perfect-in-first-photos-as-husband-and-wife-1211360 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305181916/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/manchu-manoj-and-mounika-reddy-look-perfect-in-first-photos-as-husband-and-wife-1211360 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 13 April 2024, Manoj and Mounika announced that they were blessed with a baby girl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Manoj, Mounika Blessed Baby Girl |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/manoj-mounika-blessed-baby-girl-137133|website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 2024, Manoj had a long dispute with his father and elder brother over the properties owned by their father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/lakshmi-manchu-cryptic-post-fallout-father-mohan-babu-manoj-manchu-lakshmi-manchu-2648598-2024-12-12|title=Lakshmi Manchu's cryptic post after fallout between father Mohan Babu, brothers|publisher=India Today|access-date=13 December 2024|archive-date=13 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213001206/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/lakshmi-manchu-cryptic-post-fallout-father-mohan-babu-manoj-manchu-lakshmi-manchu-2648598-2024-12-12|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== Legal issues ==
In December 2024, the Delhi High Court passed an interim order restraining Manoj Manchu from publishing or disseminating allegedly defamatory statements against media professional Vinay Maheshwari on social media or other public platforms. The court observed that certain statements made by Manchu, including posts on social media, were prima facie defamatory and could cause lasting harm to Maheshwari’s reputation. The court also directed the removal of related articles and content published by various media outlets while the matter remains under consideration.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Delhi High Court orders Manoj Manchu, media to take down tweets, articles about Vinay Maheshwari
|work=Bar and Bench
|date=27 December 2024
|url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/delhi-high-court-directs-manoj-manchu-media-take-down-tweets-articles-vinay-maheshwari
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|title=Delhi High Court restrains Manoj Manchu from posting defamatory content against Vinay Maheshwari
|work=Verdictum
|date=27 December 2024
|url=https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/delhi-vinay-maheshwari-v-manoj-manchu-2024-dhc-10009-defamatory-statements-1562479
}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
{{Pending films key}}
|+Key
|{{Not yet|{{Dagger}}}}
|Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes  
! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes  
! class="unsortable"&nbsp; | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]'' || Major Chandrakanth's grandson|| rowspan="4" |  Child actor ||
|-
|1994
|''[[Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam]]''
|young Bharath
|
|-
| 1997 || ''Adavilo Anna'' || Manoj ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|1998 || ''[[Khaidi Garu]]'' || Raju ||
|-
| ''[[Raayudu]]'' || {{n/a}} || As presenter
|
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]'' || Major Chandrakanth Grandson||  Child actor
| 2004 || ''[[Donga Dongadi]]'' || Vasu ||  [[CineMAA Awards#Best Male Debut|CineMAA Awards Best Male Debut]]  || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/2004cinemaa-awards.html|title=CineMAA Awards 2004|date=23 January 2006|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=31 January 2024|archive-date=11 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111120206/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/2004cinemaa-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 1997 || ''Adavilo Anna'' || {{Unknown}}|| Child actor
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' || Dancer || Special appearance; also presenter ||
|-
|-
| 1998 || ''Khaidhigaru'' || Raju || Child actor
| ''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' || Sri || ||
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Donga Dongadi]]'' || Vasu || [[CineMAA Awards#Best Male Debut|CineMAA Awards - Best Male Debut]], Remake Of ''[[Thiruda Thirudi]]''
| 2007 || ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' || Raju Bhai || ||
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' || Himself || Special appearance
| 2008 || ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa?]]'' || Adithya || ||
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' || Sri ||
| 2009 || ''[[Prayanam (2009 film)|Prayanam]]'' || Dhruv || ||
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' || Raju Bhai ||
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'' || Ajay ||  [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2010.html|title=Nandi awards 2010 announced|date=5 August 2011|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=31 January 2024|archive-date=31 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131060346/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2010.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa...?]]'' || Adithya ||
| ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' || Vivek Chakravarthy || ||
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Prayanam (2009 film)|Prayanam]]'' || Dhruv ||
| ''[[Jhummandi Naadam]]'' || Balu || ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'' || Ajay ||  [[Nandi Special Jury Award]]<ref>{{cite web|title=nandi award|url=http://www.cineradham.com/news/manchu-manoj-winning-nandi-award-9651|publisher=cineradham|access-date=5 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108152748/http://www.cineradham.com/news/manchu-manoj-winning-nandi-award-9651|archive-date=8 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''[[Mr. Nookayya]]'' || Nookayya || Also lyricist ||
|-
|-
|2010 || ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' || Vivek Chakravarthy ||
| ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]'' || Manoj || ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Jhummandi Naadam]]'' || Balu ||
| 2013 || ''[[Potugadu]]'' || Govindu || Also lyricist ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Mr. Nookayya]]'' || Nookayya ||
| rowspan="3" | 2014 || ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' || Ajay || Also producer ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]'' || Manoj ||
| ''[[Current Theega]]'' || Raju || ||
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Potugadu]]'' || Govindu ||
| ''[[A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feet]]'' || rowspan="3" | Himself || Short film || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2014/Oct/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-lakshmi-manchus-feet-669789.html|title=A Day in The Life of Lakshmi Manchu's Feet|first=Express News|last=Service|date=9 October 2014|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=20 October 2024|archive-date=11 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111030719/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2014/Oct/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-lakshmi-manchus-feet-669789.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda]]'' || Ajay ||
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Dongaata (2015 film)|Dongaata]]'' || rowspan="2" | Special appearance  ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Current Theega]]'' || Raju ||
| ''[[Superstar Kidnap]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Dongaata (2015 film)|Dongaata]]'' || Himself || Special appearance
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[Shourya (2016 film)|Shourya]]'' || Shourya || ||
|-
| ''[[Attack (2016 film)|Attack]]'' || Radha Krishna || ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Superstar Kidnap]]'' || Himself || Special appearance
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Gunturodu]]'' || Kanna || ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Shourya (2016 film)|Shourya]]'' || Shourya ||
| ''[[Okkadu Migiladu]]'' || Surya and Peter || Dual role ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Attack (2015 film)|Attack]]'' || Radha Krishna||
| rowspan="2"|2018 || ''[[Idi Naa Love Story]]'' || Himself || rowspan="2" | Cameo appearance ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Gunturodu]]'' || Kanna ||
|''[[Operation 2019]]'' ||Police officer ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Okkadu Migiladu]]'' || Surya ||
| rowspan="2" |2025 || ''[[Bhairavam]]'' || Gajapathi Varma || ||
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''Operation 2019'' || Himself || Cameo Appearance
|''[[Mirai (2025 film)|Mirai]]'' || Mahabir Lama / The Black Sword || ||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/manchu-manoj-makes-a-comeback-after-8-years-with-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-watch-101716191416796.html | title=Manchu Manoj makes a comeback after 8 years with Teja Sajja-starrer Mirai. Watch | date=20 May 2024 | access-date=22 May 2024 | archive-date=22 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522143007/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/manchu-manoj-makes-a-comeback-after-8-years-with-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-watch-101716191416796.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
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| 2021 || {{Not yet|''Aham Brahmasmi''{{Dagger}}|align=left}} ||{{TBA}}|| Filming<ref>{{cite news |title=Ram Charan claps the muhurat shot for Manchu Manoj’s "Aham Brahmasmi" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-claps-the-muhurat-shot-for-manchu-manojs-aham-brahmasmi/articleshow/74505990.cms |access-date=4 April 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=6 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
| {{TBA}} || {{Pending film|What the Fish}} ||{{TBA}}|| Filming ||
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==Initiatives==
=== Television ===
===Manoj Kumar's Unity===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar's Unityto collect funds for the development of farmers.<ref name="Manoj on a new mission">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2017-05-24/Manoj-on-a-new-mission/302014|title=Manoj on a new mission|date=28 May 2017|newspaper=The Hans India|access-date=29 May 2017}}</ref>
|-
 
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network
It works by way of one donor nominating others on social media to do so.<ref name="Manchu Manoj on a new mission">{{cite news|url=http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/manchu-manoj-on-a-new-mission|title=Manchu Manoj on a new mission|date=29 May 2017|newspaper=Tollywood.net|access-date=29 May 2017}}</ref>
! class="unsortable"&nbsp; | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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| 2023{{Ndash}}2024 || [[Ustaad (TV show)|''Ustaad'']]|| Host || [[ETV Win]]|| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ott-manchu-manojs-ustaad-seals-its-premiere-date.html|title=OTT: Manchu Manoj's Ustaad seals its premiere date|date=6 December 2023|access-date=31 January 2024|archive-date=31 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131051635/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ott-manchu-manojs-ustaad-seals-its-premiere-date.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
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Manchu Manoj
Manoj in 2013
Born
Manchu Manoj Kumar[1]

(1983-05-20) 20 May 1983 (age 43)
Madras (present-day Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active1993–present
Spouse(s)
Pranathi Reddy
​
(
m. 2015; div. 2019)
Bhuma Mounika
(
m. 2023)
Children1
Parent(s)
RelativesLakshmi Manchu (half sister)
Vishnu Manchu (half brother)
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Manchu Manoj Kumar (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works 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 performance in box-office success Bindaas (2010). He also starred in Vedam (2010), Potugadu (2013), and Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2014).

Early life[edit | edit source]

Manchu Manoj was born on 20 May 1983,[2][3] to Telugu film actor Mohan Babu and Nirmala Devi.[4] He has two elder paternal half-siblings, Lakshmi Manchu, and Vishnu, who are both actors and producers.[5]

Career[edit | edit source]

Manoj worked as a child actor in films starring his father Mohan Babu and is shown in flashbacks.

He debuted in the 2004 film Donga Dongadi. In 2005, he appeared in Sri and next in Raju Bhai (2007). His film Nenu Meeku Telusa? was an average grosser, but was known for its melodious music. In 2009, his first film Prayanam, under the direction of Chandra Sekhar Yeleti did moderately well. His first film in 2010, Bindaas, turned out to be the biggest hit of his career. Another film 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.[7] After taking a long break from films, in January 2023, Manchu Manoj announced his first film in 6 years titled What The Fish directed by Vishnu and produced by Six Studios.[8][9]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy.[10] In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar's Unity to collect funds for the development of farmers.[11] He remarried on 3 March 2023 to the youngest daughter of Bhuma Nagi Reddy and Shobha Nagi Reddy, Bhuma Mounika, both former Members of the Legislative Assembly.[12] Mounika has a 5-6 years old son from her previous marriage.[13] On 13 April 2024, Manoj and Mounika announced that they were blessed with a baby girl.[14] On December 2024, Manoj had a long dispute with his father and elder brother over the properties owned by their father.[15]

Legal issues[edit | edit source]

In December 2024, the Delhi High Court passed an interim order restraining Manoj Manchu from publishing or disseminating allegedly defamatory statements against media professional Vinay Maheshwari on social media or other public platforms. The court observed that certain statements made by Manchu, including posts on social media, were prima facie defamatory and could cause lasting harm to Maheshwari’s reputation. The court also directed the removal of related articles and content published by various media outlets while the matter remains under consideration.[16][17]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1993 Major Chandrakanth Major Chandrakanth's grandson Child actor
1994 Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam young Bharath
1997 Adavilo Anna Manoj
1998 Khaidi Garu Raju
Raayudu N/A As presenter
2004 Donga Dongadi Vasu CineMAA Awards Best Male Debut [18]
2005 Political Rowdy Dancer 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 [19]
Vedam Vivek Chakravarthy
Jhummandi Naadam Balu
2012 Mr. Nookayya Nookayya Also lyricist
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Manoj
2013 Potugadu Govindu Also lyricist
2014 Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda Ajay Also producer
Current Theega Raju
A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feet Himself Short film [20]
2015 Dongaata Special appearance
Superstar Kidnap
2016 Shourya Shourya
Attack Radha Krishna
2017 Gunturodu Kanna
Okkadu Migiladu Surya and Peter Dual role
2018 Idi Naa Love Story Himself Cameo appearance
Operation 2019 Police officer
2025 Bhairavam Gajapathi Varma
Mirai Mahabir Lama / The Black Sword [21]
TBA
style="background: #FFD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="partial table-partial"|What the Fish Not yet released
TBA
Filming

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2023–2024 Ustaad Host ETV Win [22]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Time to get Bindaas". Rediff. 1 February 2010. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Manchu Manoj Celebrates His Birthday With Family!". Sakshi Post. 20 May 2020. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "Manchu Manoj announces separation from wife Pranathi Reddy". The Indian Express. 17 October 2019. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  5. ↑ "It's official! Manchu Manoj gets married to Mounika Reddy. See FIRST pics". India Today. 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Manoj Manchu announces five films". idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
  7. ↑ "Manchu Manoj's next titled Current Theega". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  8. ↑ "Manoj Manchu's first look glimpse from What The Fish unleashed". 20 May 2023.
  9. ↑ 123telugu (3 June 2024). "Aditi and others join the cast of Manchu Manoj's What The Fish | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 123telugu.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ "Manchu Manoj ties the knot with Pranathi in a star-studded ceremony". India Today. 21 May 2015. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "Manoj on a new mission". The Hans India. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  12. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  13. ↑ "Manchu Manoj and Mounika Reddy look perfect in first PHOTOS as husband and wife". PINKVILLA. 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  14. ↑ "Manoj, Mounika Blessed Baby Girl". greatandhra.com. 13 April 2023.
  15. ↑ "Lakshmi Manchu's cryptic post after fallout between father Mohan Babu, brothers". India Today. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  16. ↑ "Delhi High Court orders Manoj Manchu, media to take down tweets, articles about Vinay Maheshwari". Bar and Bench. 27 December 2024.
  17. ↑ "Delhi High Court restrains Manoj Manchu from posting defamatory content against Vinay Maheshwari". Verdictum. 27 December 2024.
  18. ↑ "CineMAA Awards 2004". Idlebrain.com. 23 January 2006. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  19. ↑ "Nandi awards 2010 announced". Idlebrain.com. 5 August 2011. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  20. ↑ Service, Express News (9 October 2014). "A Day in The Life of Lakshmi Manchu's Feet". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "Manchu Manoj makes a comeback after 8 years with Teja Sajja-starrer Mirai. Watch". 20 May 2024. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "OTT: Manchu Manoj's Ustaad seals its premiere date". 6 December 2023. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.

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