Actor Manchu Manoj was detained by Tirupati police on Monday night and taken to the Bakaraopet police station. However, the reason for his detention remains undisclosed.
Manoj and his wife, Bhuma Mounika, were in Tirupati to participate in the Jallikattu celebrations in the Chandragiri constituency, where he was the chief guest. The actor received a grand welcome from supporters of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janasena.
During his visit, Manoj met Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, reportedly seeking his support amid an ongoing family dispute involving his father, Mohan Babu, and brother, Manchu Vishnu. Speaking to the media after the meeting, he addressed speculation about his political entry, stating that the future in politics is unpredictable and ultimately in God’s hands