Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/05/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceChennai

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameManchu Manoj Kumar
NicknameManu, Rocking Star

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma (2000-2002)
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2002-2004)
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma
  • New York Film Academy
Qualifications
  • Diploma of Education, Graphic Design
  • Diploma of Education, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Course in Acting

Personal Life

Zodiac signTaurus
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationTelugu Desam Party (TDP)
ControversiesHospitalised Manchu Manoj triggers allegations of family dispute. In December 2024, Manchu Manoj was reported leaving a hospital with neck brace and leg injury, which prompted allegations of a family dispute with his father. Both parties have filed police complaints, which the family denies.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Pranathi Reddy
  • Bhuma Mounika
Marriage Date
  • May 2015 (with Pranathi Reddy)
  • 3 March 2023 (with Bhuma Mounika)

Family

FatherMohan Babu
MotherNirmala Devi Manchu
Siblings
  • Manchu Vishnu (actor, producer)
  • Lakshmi Manchu (actor, producer)
Spouse
  • Pranathi Reddy (m: 2015, div: 2019)
  • Bhuma Mounika (m: 2023)
Children
  • Son - Dhairav
  • Daughter - Devasena
Other Relatives
Father-in-lawBhuma Nagi Reddy (deceased)
Mother-in-lawBhuma Shobha Nagi Reddy (deceased)
Sister-in-lawBhuma Akhila Priya

Career

Debut
Telugu FilmMajor Chandrakanth (1993) as Major Chandrakanth's grandson
TVUstaad Ramp Adidham (2023) on ETV WIN
Awards
  • Year: 1995 Award: National Award (Special Jury) for Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (1994)
  • Year: 2005 Award: Best Male Debut at the CineMAA Awards for Donga Dongadi (2004)
  • Year: 2010 Award: Nandi Special Jury Award by the state government of Andhra Pradesh for Bindaas (2010)
Career Highlights
  • He began his acting career as a child in the Telugu film industry, primarily portraying childhood versions of main characters.
  • Some notable early films include Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (1994), Peddarayudu (1995), and Khaidi Garu (1998).
  • Manchu Manoj returned to prominence as a lead actor with the film Donga Dongadi (2004).
  • He gained recognition through various films such as Prayanam (2009), Bindaas (2010), and Okkadu Migiladu (2017).
  • His work as an action director or stunt coordinator can be seen in films like Nenu Meeku Telusa? (2008) and Current Theega (2014).
  • A passionate musician, he contributed to soundtracks as a singer and lyricist in multiple films.
  • He established a charitable organization, Manoj Kumarโ€™s Unity, focusing on supporting farmers in 2017.
  • After a break from acting following his divorce in 2019, he became CEO of Namasthe World, a children's merchandise business founded in 2021.

Favourites

Food
  • Biriyani
  • Karam Butter Sponge Dosa
  • Nimma Pappu Charu
Actors
  • Allu Arjun
  • Arya
  • Fahadh Faasil
ActressRashmika Mandanna

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/manojkmanchu/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/actormanchumanoj/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ManchuManoj
Twitterhttps://x.com/Heromanoj1

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He initially worked in the Telugu film industry as a child actor, taking on significant roles in early films before transitioning to leading man.
2. A versatile artist, he has authored lyrics and demonstrated talent in singing across several movie soundtracks.
3. Manchu Manoj is known for his love of dogs, particularly his pet husky named Zoya.
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