Manchu Manoj Kumar Biography: Age, Family, First Wife, Divorce, Bhuma Mounika, Son, Movies

Manchu Manoj Kumar Biography:

Manchu Manoj Kumar, born on May 20, 1983, is an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He began his acting career at the age of ten, appearing as a child artist in the film Major Chandrakanth. Manoj made his debut in a leading role with the movie Donga Dongadi in 2004. His performance in the commercially successful film Bindaas (2010) earned him the prestigious Nandi Special Jury Award. He is also recognized for his roles in Vedam (2010), Potugadu (2013), and Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda (2014).

Manchu Manoj Kumar Family:

Manchu Manoj was born on May 20, 1983, to film actor Mohan Babu and Nirmala Devi. He has an elder half-sister, Lakshmi, and a half-brother, Vishnu, both of whom are actors and producers.

Manchu Manoj Kumar Career & Movies:

Manoj appeared as a child actor in films starring his father, Mohan Babu, often featuring in flashback scenes.

Manoj launched his career as a lead actor in 2004 with the film Donga Dongadi. He followed this with Sri in 2005 and Raju Bhai in 2007. Though his 2008 film Nenu Meeku Telusa? was an average grosser, it gained recognition for its melodious soundtrack. In 2009, he starred in Prayanam, directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, which performed moderately well. The year 2010 was a turning point in his career with Bindaas becoming his biggest hit. Another 2010 release, Vedam, was both a critical and commercial success, earning him accolades for his performance. In 2012, he appeared in Mr. Nookayya and Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?. In March 2013, he announced five new films. His subsequent releases included Potugadu, Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda, and Current Theega. After a long hiatus, on January 20, 2023, Manoj announced his return with his first film in six years, titled What The Fish, directed by Vishnu and produced by Six Studios.

Manchu Manoj Kumar First Wife, Bhuma Mounika, Son, Daughter:

In May 2015, Manoj married his girlfriend Pranathi Reddy. In 2017, he established a foundation called Manoj Kumar’s Unity to raise funds for the development of farmers. On March 3, 2023, Manoj remarried Bhuma Mounika, the youngest daughter of former Members of the Legislative Assembly, Bhuma Nagi Reddy and Shobha Nagi Reddy. Mounika has a son, aged 5–6 years, from her previous marriage. On April 13, 2024, Manoj and Mounika announced the birth of their baby girl.