Quick Info
| Profession | Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana (then in Andhra Pradesh), India |
Latest News about Madhu Mantena
15/01/2026
Reports in January 2026 said Madhu Mantena and his wife Ira Trivedi were expecting their first child together. The coverage framed the announcement as a major personal milestone after their marriage in June 2023.
06/04/2025
Madhu Mantena launched a new production banner in 2025, expanding his film production activities after his earlier work with Phantom Films and other projects. The banner was reported to have a slate of projects planned for 2026 and 2027, with a mix of new talent and established stars.
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Bio/Wiki
| Madhu Varma Mantena is an Indian film producer and entrepreneur involved in the production and distribution of films across Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali cinema. | |
| He is the co-founder of Phantom Films (now Phantom Studios) and has produced critically acclaimed films such as 'Queen', 'Masaan', 'Ugly', and 'Ghajini'. | |
| Madhu Mantena made it to the Limca Book of Records for theatrically releasing seven films produced by him within a span of 50 days. | |
| He is set to produce a Rs 600 crore Ramayana film, billed as India's most ambitious film ever. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black (Partially bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated |
Personal Life
| Madhu Mantena resides in Hyderabad, Telangana. | |
| He is Hindu by religion. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nandana Sen | ||||
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Family
| Father | Murari Raju Mantena (died on 07/03/2023) |
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| Siblings | He has a sister. |
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Career
| Debut |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/madmantena/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/madmantena/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhu-mantena-3bb59618a |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Madhu Mantena is a noted Indian film producer and entrepreneur recognized for producing successful Hindi films. | |
| 2. During his teenage years, he learned about fibre drum manufacturing at his father's factory, later venturing into music and film production. | |
| 3. With guidance from Manmohan Shetty, he founded Adlabs' International Operations and became the Head of Saregama Films before establishing Big Bang Media Private Limited in 2007. | |
| 4. In 2011, he co-founded Phantom Films with Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, and Vikramaditya Motwane, leading to the rebranding of Phantom Studios post the company's dissolution in 2022. | |
| 5. He founded Mythoverse LPP, announcing projects focusing on Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharat, among others. | |
| 6. Madhu Mantena has produced successful films in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, and Bengali languages. | |
| 7. His productions, such as "Queen," "Udta Punjab," "Super 30," and the Netflix series "Sacred Games," have been well-received, with future projects on Kashmir's Queen Kota Rani and Mahabharat. | |
| 8. In April 2023, he confirmed his marriage to Ira Trivedi after a decade-long acquaintance, having overcome previous challenges and a divorce with Masaba Gupta. | |
| 9. His company, Big Bang Media Private Limited, became the official media partner for the Hockey India League in April 2023. | |
| 10. He started off by handling the marketing side of his cousin and Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma's film company Factory. | |
| 11. As a youth, Mantena started a record label, which he later sold to Supreme Recording Company. |