Manchu Manoj Age, Wiki and Bio

Manchu Manoj

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/05/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceChennai

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)
Controversies
  • Hospitalised 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 Kumar’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

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