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Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (born 8 October 1977) is an Indian actress, producer, and television presenter who works in Telugu cinema and worked in American television. The daughter of actor Mohan Babu, Manchu holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Oklahoma City University.[2] She has garnered the SIIMA Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and two State Nandi Awards.
Manchu made her acting debut with the American television series Las Vegas, where she played the minor role of Sarasvati Kumar, the love interest of James Lesure.[3] She then appeared in one episode of each of the following series: Desperate Housewives, Late Nights with my Lover and Mystery ER. She has also appeared in commercials for Toyota, AARP and Chevrolet.[4]
In 2006, she directed, produced and acted in Perfect Lives, a short film that was showcased at the Wilshire Fine Arts Theater as part of the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles.[5] She made her Theatre debut as Miss Trunchbull in the adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda, directed by Taher Ali Baig in 2016.[6]
Early life and family
Lakshmi Manchu is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi. She has two brothers Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu.[7][8] She was born in Chennai and can speak Tamil, Telugu, and English.[9]
Manchu married Andy Srinivasan, an IT professional from Chennai in 2006. The couple has a daughter born through surrogacy. They are settled in Hyderabad.[10]
Career
Having started her career at the age of 4, Manchu has been in 20 feature films in India and few minor television roles in the U.S. She co-owns Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures along with her family members, a production company that has produced fifty-six feature films to date.
In December 2011, she was signed on to portray a supporting role in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Kadal after a successful audition. Portraying the role of Celina, a poor village woman, she expected this film to be her breakthrough but hardly got offers in Tamil after the film's release.[11]
Filmography
Film
Acting roles
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Ode | Najma | English | |
| 2009 | Dead Air | Gabbi | English | |
| Thank You for Washing | Phoebe | English | Short film | |
| 2011 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Irendri | Telugu | |
| Dongala Mutha | Shiva | Telugu | [12] | |
| 2012 | Department | Satya Bhosle | Hindi | |
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Kadal | Celina | Tamil | |
| Gundello Godari | Chitra | Telugu | ||
| Doosukeltha | Herself | Telugu | Special appearanceTemplate:Citation needed | |
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Lisa Smith[13] | Telugu | |
| A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feet | Lakshmi Manchu | Silent | Short Film | |
| 2015 | Budugu | Pooja | Telugu | |
| Dongaata | Shruti | Telugu | Also singer for "Yendiro Yendiro"[14] | |
| 2016 | Guntur Talkies | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance |
| 2017 | Basmati Blues | Sita | English | |
| Lakshmi Bomb | Lakshmi & Priya | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | W/O Ram | Deeksha | Telugu | |
| Kaatrin Mozhi | Maria | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance[15] |
| 2021 | Pitta Kathalu | Swaroopakka | Telugu | Netflix film |
| 2022 | Monster | Durga / Catherine Alexandra | Malayalam | Debut Malayalam film[16] |
Producer
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sri | Telugu | Dasaradh | Manchu Manoj, Tamannaah |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa? | Telugu | Ajay Sastry | Manchu Manoj, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | Manchu Manoj, Taapsee Pannu, Mohan Babu |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Telugu | Sekhar Raja | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Manchu Manoj, Deeksha Seth |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Telugu | Kumar Nagendra | Aadhi, Manchu Lakshmi, Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan |
| 2015 | Dongaata | Telugu | Vamsi Krishna | Manchu Lakshmi, Adivi Sesh, Brahmanandam |
Television
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–07 | Las Vegas | Sarasvati Kumar | English | Recurring role (11 episodes) |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Juror No. 6 | English | "Shock and Oww!" (season 2: episode 18) |
| 2008 | Mystery ER | Dr. Baker | English | "Eating Away/A Model's Malady" (season 2: episode 5) |
| Desperate Housewives | Nabila | English | "Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else" (season 5: episode 3) | |
| 2019 | Mrs. Subbalakshmi | Mrs. Subbalakshmi | Telugu | ZEE5 originals web series[17] |
As a host or judge
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lakshmi Talk Show | Host |
| 2011 | Prematho Mee Lakshmi | Host |
| 2012 | Luckunte Lakshmi | Host |
| 2013 | Super Jodi | Judge |
| 2013 | Doosukeltha | Host |
| 2016 | Mee Kosam | Host |
| 2016–2018 | Memusaitham | Host |
| 2018 | Maharani | Host |
| 2021 | Aha Bhojanambu | Host |
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ Mohan Babu wishes daughter Lakshmi Manchu on her birthday, shares an adorable throwback pic, Balach, Logesh. India Today(8 October 2020). Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ Oklahoma City University School of Theatre to honor five graduates(31 March 2013). Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ↑ Metro Plus Hyderabad : 'I want to be a champion of the underdog'. The Hindu(25 April 2009). Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ↑ Lakshmi Manchu in Munnar – Telugu Movie News(15 April 2011). Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ↑ Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu profile & biography. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ Matilda comes alive on stage, jha, neha. Deccan Chronicle(2016-12-02). Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura. The Hindu(2 May 2009). Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ↑ Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice of Vizag(16 April 2011). Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig Template:Webarchive Lakshmi Manchu Interview
- ↑ Surrogate baby for Lakshmi Manchu. Deccan Chronicle(2014-06-17). Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ↑ Lakshmi Manchu signs Mani Ratnam's Pookadai. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ↑ {{{title}}}. Retrieved 28 April 2011.Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
- ↑ Sattaru's Chandamama Kathalu goes on floors. Sify(25 September 2013). Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ↑ Manchu Lakshmi In Never Before Seen Avatar In Dongata. Thehansindia.com(29 April 2015). Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ↑ Sidhu Jonnalagadda and Seerat Kapoor open up on 'Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma'(10 November 2020).
- ↑ റിലീസിനൊരുങ്ങി മോഹന്ലാലിന്റെ 'മോണ്സ്റ്റര്': പുതിയ അപ്ഡേറ്റ് എത്തി. India Today Malayalam(18 September 2022). Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ↑ Check Out Lakshmi Manchu in Mrs Subbalakshmi from ZEE5, India, The Hans. www.thehansindia.com(2019-02-26). Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ↑ Winners list: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)(27 June 2015). Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ Malaysia to host South Indian International Movie Awards next month(14 August 2014). Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ↑ The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011. The Times of India(24 June 2012). Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ↑ Oklahoma City University School of Theatre to honor five graduates(31 March 2013). Retrieved 26 October 2017.
External links
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