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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Manchu Manoj
| caption = Manoj in 2013
| image = Manchu Manoj babu.jpg
| birth_name = Manchu Manoj Kumar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Time to get Bindaas|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-looking-at-bindaas/20100201.htm|access-date=4 April 2021|work=[[Rediff]]|date=1 February 2010|archive-date=3 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203091016/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-looking-at-bindaas/20100201.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]] (present-day [[Chennai]]), [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| alma_mater =
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Actor}}
| years_active = 1993–present
| spouse = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|Pranathi Reddy|2015|2019|end=div}}
* {{marriage|Bhuma Mounika|2023}}
}}
| children = 1
| father = [[Mohan Babu]]
| relatives = [[Lakshmi Manchu]] (half sister)<br/>[[Vishnu Manchu]] (half brother)
| website = {{Official URL}}
}}

'''Manchu Manoj Kumar''' (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He first appeared at the age of ten as a child artist in ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|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 performance in box-office success ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'' (2010). He also starred in ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' (2010), ''[[Potugadu]]'' (2013), and ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' (2014).

==Early life==
Manchu Manoj was born on 20 May 1983,<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 May 2020|title=Manchu Manoj Celebrates His Birthday With Family!|url=https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/05/20/manchu-manoj-celebrates-his-birthday-with-family|access-date=4 April 2021|work=Sakshi Post|language=en|archive-date=21 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621224716/https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/05/20/manchu-manoj-celebrates-his-birthday-with-family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=17 October 2019|title=Manchu Manoj announces separation from wife Pranathi Reddy|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/manchu-manoj-announces-separation-from-wife-pranathi-reddy-6074622/|access-date=4 April 2021|work=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019021618/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/manchu-manoj-announces-separation-from-wife-pranathi-reddy-6074622/|url-status=live}}</ref> to Telugu film actor [[Mohan Babu]] and Nirmala Devi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chitchat with Manoj|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=24 October 2010|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226074110/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He has two elder paternal half-siblings, [[Lakshmi Manchu]], and [[Vishnu Manchu|Vishnu]], who are both actors and producers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's official! Manchu Manoj gets married to Mounika Reddy. See FIRST pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-official-manchu-manoj-gets-married-to-mounika-reddy-see-first-pics-2342509-2023-03-04 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=India Today |date=4 March 2023 |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305181915/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/its-official-manchu-manoj-gets-married-to-mounika-reddy-see-first-pics-2342509-2023-03-04 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
Manoj worked as a child actor in films starring his father [[Mohan Babu]] and is shown in flashbacks.

He debuted in the 2004 film ''[[Donga Dongadi]]''. In 2005, he appeared in ''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' and next in ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' (2007). His film ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa?]]'' was an average grosser, but was known for its melodious music. In 2009, his first film ''[[Prayanam (2009 film)|Prayanam]]'', under the direction of [[Chandra Sekhar Yeleti]] did moderately well. His first film in 2010, ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'', turned out to be the biggest hit of his career. Another film in 2010, ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'', was a critical and commercial success. He gained accolades for his role in ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]''. In 2012, he starred in ''[[Mr. Nookayya]]'' and ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]''. In March 2013, he announced 5 films.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manoj Manchu announces five films|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/manojmanchu-fivefilms.html|publisher=idlebrain.com|access-date=7 June 2013|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226074109/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/manojmanchu-fivefilms.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His subsequent releases were ''[[Potugadu]]'', ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' and ''[[Current Theega]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manchu Manoj's next titled Current Theega |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Manchu-Manojs-next-titled-Current-Theega/articleshow/35149415.cms? |access-date=17 October 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> After taking a long break from films, in January 2023, Manchu Manoj announced his first film in 6 years titled ''What The Fish'' directed by Vishnu and produced by Six Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/manoj-manchus-first-look-glimpse-from-what-the-fish-unleashed.html|title=Manoj Manchu's first look glimpse from What The Fish unleashed|date=20 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=123telugu |date=2024-06-03 |title=Aditi and others join the cast of Manchu Manoj’s What The Fish {{!}} Latest Telugu cinema news {{!}} Movie reviews {{!}} OTT Updates, OTT |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/aditi-and-others-join-the-cast-of-manchu-manojs-what-the-fish.html#google_vignette |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=123telugu.com |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603153352/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/aditi-and-others-join-the-cast-of-manchu-manojs-what-the-fish.html#google_vignette |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Personal life==
In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy.<ref name="IT">{{cite news |title=Manchu Manoj ties the knot with Pranathi in a star-studded ceremony |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manchu-manoj-marries-pranathi-star-studded-ceremony-rajnikanth-k.-chandrasekhar-rao-n.-chandrababu-naidu-253983-2015-05-21 |access-date=26 May 2019 |work=[[India Today]] |date=21 May 2015 |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526110358/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manchu-manoj-marries-pranathi-star-studded-ceremony-rajnikanth-k.-chandrasekhar-rao-n.-chandrababu-naidu-253983-2015-05-21 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Manoj started a foundation called Manoj Kumar's Unity to collect funds for the development of farmers.<ref name="Manoj on a new mission">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2017-05-24/Manoj-on-a-new-mission/302014|title=Manoj on a new mission|date=28 May 2017|newspaper=The Hans India|access-date=29 May 2017}}</ref> He remarried on 3 March 2023 to the youngest daughter of [[Bhuma Nagi Reddy]] and [[Shobha Nagi Reddy]], Bhuma Mounika, both former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Members of the Legislative Assembly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2023-03-03 |title=Bhuma Mounika Reddy: Everything You Need to Know About daughter of late politicians Bhuma Nagi Reddy |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/bhuma-mounika-reddy-manchu-manojs-fiance-who-is-set-to-get-married-today-785901 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305181914/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/bhuma-mounika-reddy-manchu-manojs-fiance-who-is-set-to-get-married-today-785901 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mounika has a 5-6 years old son from her previous marriage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-04 |title=Manchu Manoj and Mounika Reddy look perfect in first PHOTOS as husband and wife |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/manchu-manoj-and-mounika-reddy-look-perfect-in-first-photos-as-husband-and-wife-1211360 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305181916/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/manchu-manoj-and-mounika-reddy-look-perfect-in-first-photos-as-husband-and-wife-1211360 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 13 April 2024, Manoj and Mounika announced that they were blessed with a baby girl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Manoj, Mounika Blessed Baby Girl |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/manoj-mounika-blessed-baby-girl-137133|website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 2024, Manoj had a long dispute with his father and elder brother over the properties owned by their father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/lakshmi-manchu-cryptic-post-fallout-father-mohan-babu-manoj-manchu-lakshmi-manchu-2648598-2024-12-12|title=Lakshmi Manchu's cryptic post after fallout between father Mohan Babu, brothers|publisher=India Today|access-date=13 December 2024|archive-date=13 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213001206/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/lakshmi-manchu-cryptic-post-fallout-father-mohan-babu-manoj-manchu-lakshmi-manchu-2648598-2024-12-12|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Legal issues ==
In December 2024, the Delhi High Court passed an interim order restraining Manoj Manchu from publishing or disseminating allegedly defamatory statements against media professional Vinay Maheshwari on social media or other public platforms. The court observed that certain statements made by Manchu, including posts on social media, were prima facie defamatory and could cause lasting harm to Maheshwari’s reputation. The court also directed the removal of related articles and content published by various media outlets while the matter remains under consideration.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Delhi High Court orders Manoj Manchu, media to take down tweets, articles about Vinay Maheshwari
|work=Bar and Bench
|date=27 December 2024
|url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/delhi-high-court-directs-manoj-manchu-media-take-down-tweets-articles-vinay-maheshwari
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|title=Delhi High Court restrains Manoj Manchu from posting defamatory content against Vinay Maheshwari
|work=Verdictum
|date=27 December 2024
|url=https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/delhi-vinay-maheshwari-v-manoj-manchu-2024-dhc-10009-defamatory-statements-1562479
}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes
! class="unsortable"  | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]'' || Major Chandrakanth's grandson|| rowspan="4" | Child actor ||
|-
|1994
|''[[Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam]]''
|young Bharath
|
|-
| 1997 || ''Adavilo Anna'' || Manoj ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|1998 || ''[[Khaidi Garu]]'' || Raju ||
|-
| ''[[Raayudu]]'' || {{n/a}} || As presenter
|
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Donga Dongadi]]'' || Vasu || [[CineMAA Awards#Best Male Debut|CineMAA Awards Best Male Debut]] || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/2004cinemaa-awards.html|title=CineMAA Awards 2004|date=23 January 2006|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=31 January 2024|archive-date=11 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111120206/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/2004cinemaa-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' || Dancer || Special appearance; also presenter ||
|-
| ''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' || Sri || ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' || Raju Bhai || ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa?]]'' || Adithya || ||
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Prayanam (2009 film)|Prayanam]]'' || Dhruv || ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'' || Ajay || [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2010.html|title=Nandi awards 2010 announced|date=5 August 2011|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=31 January 2024|archive-date=31 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131060346/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2010.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' || Vivek Chakravarthy || ||
|-
| ''[[Jhummandi Naadam]]'' || Balu || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''[[Mr. Nookayya]]'' || Nookayya || Also lyricist ||
|-
| ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]'' || Manoj || ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Potugadu]]'' || Govindu || Also lyricist ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014 || ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' || Ajay || Also producer ||
|-
| ''[[Current Theega]]'' || Raju || ||
|-
| ''[[A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feet]]'' || rowspan="3" | Himself || Short film || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2014/Oct/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-lakshmi-manchus-feet-669789.html|title=A Day in The Life of Lakshmi Manchu's Feet|first=Express News|last=Service|date=9 October 2014|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=20 October 2024|archive-date=11 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111030719/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2014/Oct/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-lakshmi-manchus-feet-669789.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Dongaata (2015 film)|Dongaata]]'' || rowspan="2" | Special appearance ||
|-
| ''[[Superstar Kidnap]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[Shourya (2016 film)|Shourya]]'' || Shourya || ||
|-
| ''[[Attack (2016 film)|Attack]]'' || Radha Krishna || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Gunturodu]]'' || Kanna || ||
|-
| ''[[Okkadu Migiladu]]'' || Surya and Peter || Dual role ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018 || ''[[Idi Naa Love Story]]'' || Himself || rowspan="2" | Cameo appearance ||
|-
|''[[Operation 2019]]'' ||Police officer ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2025 || ''[[Bhairavam]]'' || Gajapathi Varma || ||
|-
|''[[Mirai (2025 film)|Mirai]]'' || Mahabir Lama / The Black Sword || ||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/manchu-manoj-makes-a-comeback-after-8-years-with-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-watch-101716191416796.html | title=Manchu Manoj makes a comeback after 8 years with Teja Sajja-starrer Mirai. Watch | date=20 May 2024 | access-date=22 May 2024 | archive-date=22 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522143007/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/manchu-manoj-makes-a-comeback-after-8-years-with-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-watch-101716191416796.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| {{TBA}} || {{Pending film|What the Fish}} ||{{TBA}}|| Filming ||
|-
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network
! class="unsortable"  | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2023{{Ndash}}2024 || [[Ustaad (TV show)|''Ustaad'']]|| Host || [[ETV Win]]|| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ott-manchu-manojs-ustaad-seals-its-premiere-date.html|title=OTT: Manchu Manoj's Ustaad seals its premiere date|date=6 December 2023|access-date=31 January 2024|archive-date=31 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131051635/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ott-manchu-manojs-ustaad-seals-its-premiere-date.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{official website|http://manchumanoj.online/}}
*{{IMDb name|2486247}}

{{Nandi Special Jury Award}}
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