Manchu Manoj Kumar (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works in

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. 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

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for his performance in box-office success '' Bindaas'' (2010). He also starred in '' Vedam'' (2010), '' Potugadu'' (2013), and '' Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda'' (2014).

Early life

Manchu Manoj was born on 20 May 1983, to Telugu film actor

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and Nirmala Devi. He has two elder paternal half-siblings,

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, and

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, who are both actors and producers.

Career

Manoj worked as a child actor in films starring his father

and is shown in flashbacks. He debuted in the 2004 film '' Donga Dongadi''. In 2005, he appeared in ''

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'' 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. His subsequent releases were '' Potugadu'', '' Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda'' and '' Current Theega''. 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.

Personal life

In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy. In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar's Unity to collect funds for the development of farmers. He remarried on 3 March 2023 to the youngest daughter of Bhuma Nagi Reddy and Shobha Nagi Reddy, Bhuma Mounika, both former

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. Mounika has a 5-6 years old son from her previous marriage. On 13 April 2024, Manoj and Mounika announced that they were blessed with a baby girl. On December 2024, Manoj had a long dispute with his father and elder brother over the properties owned by their father.

Filmography

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Manchu Manoj Indian male film actors Living people 1983 births Nandi Award winners People from Rayalaseema People from Chittoor district