Manchu Manoj
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Manchu Manoj | |
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| Born | Manchu Manoj Kumar 20 May 1983 |
| Other names | Manoj |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
Pranathi Reddy
(m. 2015; div. 2019) |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Lakshmi Manchu Vishnu Manchu |
| Website | 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.[1] 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 film 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.[2] His subsequent releases were Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda and Current Theega.[3]
Personal life
In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy.[4] He confirmed divorce with his wife in October 2019.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | Child actor | |
| 1997 | Adavilo Anna | Child actor | |
| 1998 | Khaidhigaru | Raju | Child actor |
| 2004 | Donga Dongadi | Vasu | CineMAA Awards - Best Male Debut, Remake Of Thiruda Thirudi |
| 2005 | Political Rowdy | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Sri | Sri | |
| 2007 | Raju Bhai | Raju Bhai | |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa...? | Adithya | |
| 2009 | Prayanam | Dhruv | |
| 2010 | Bindaas | Ajay | Nandi Special Jury Award[6] |
| 2010 | Vedam | Vivek Chakravarthy | |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Balu | |
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya | Nookayya | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Manoj | |
| 2013 | Potugadu | Govindu | |
| 2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda | Ajay | |
| 2014 | Current Theega | Raju | |
| 2015 | Dongaata | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2015 | Superstar Kidnap | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Shourya | Shourya | |
| 2016 | Attack | Radha Krishna | |
| 2017 | Gunturodu | Kanna | |
| 2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | Surya | |
| 2020 | Aham Brahmasmi |
Initiatives
- Manoj Kumar’s Unity
In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar’s Unityto collect funds for the development of farmers.[7]
It works by way of one donor nominating others on social media to do so.[8]
References
- ^ "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "Manoj Manchu announces five films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj's next titled Current Theega - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ "Manchu Manoj ties the knot with Pranathi in a star-studded ceremony". India Today. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ "Telugu Actor Manchu Manoj Confirms Divorce with Wife Pranathi Reddy". News18. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ "nandi award". cineradham. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. 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.
7. ^ Manchu Manoj and Pranathi Reddy Sangeet Ceremony