Manchu Manoj (Indian Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor, Businessman
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	20/05/1983
Age	43 years
Birthplace	Chennai

Latest News about Manchu Manoj

19/05/2026

Manchu Manoj and Bhuma Mounika launched a social service initiative called Aikya Dhairya Sena Samithi. In interviews around the launch, he said the initiative had no political motive and was meant to support social causes.

12/05/2026

Manchu Manoj publicly demanded a fair and transparent investigation in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay’s son. He said that cases involving minors should be handled without influence, delay, or selective action.

11/03/2026

Manchu Manoj was reported to be training intensively for his upcoming period action drama David Reddy. The reports said he had entered a strict fitness regimen as part of his preparation and described the film as a major comeback-style project.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Manchu Manoj Kumar
Nickname	Manu, Rocking Star

Physical Stats & More

Height	183 cm
Weight	75 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

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

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Political Inclination	Telugu 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 Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Pranathi Reddy Bhuma Mounika
Marriage Date	May 2015 (with Pranathi Reddy) 3 March 2023 (with Bhuma Mounika)

Family

Father

Mohan Babu

Mother

Nirmala 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
Daughter - newborn (born 13/04/2024)

Other Relatives

Father-in-law	Bhuma Nagi Reddy (deceased)
Mother-in-law	Bhuma Shobha Nagi Reddy (deceased)
Sister-in-law	Bhuma Akhila Priya

Career

Debut

Telugu Film	Major Chandrakanth (1993) as Major Chandrakanth's grandson
TV	Ustaad 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.
Upcoming films include projects directed by Srikanth N Reddy (20 Dec 2025), Vijay Kanakamedala (30 May 2025), Karthik Ghattamaneni (05 Sep 2025), and Varun Korukunda (24 Nov 2025).

Favourites

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

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/manojkumarmanchu/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ManojKumarManchu/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@manojkumarmanchu
Twitter	https://twitter.com/ManojKumarManchu

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.

Manchu Manoj Actor, Businessman Indian Chennai