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Manchu Manoj

Manchu Manoj
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Overview

Manchu Manoj Kumar (born 20 May 1983), known professionally as Manchu Manoj, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He first appeared on screen at the age of ten as a child artist in Major Chandrakanth, and went on to make his debut as a lead actor with Donga Dongadi in 2004.

Key facts

Full name Manchu Manoj Kumar
Date of birth 20 May 1983
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor
Industry Telugu cinema
Debut (child artist) Major Chandrakanth
Debut (lead role) Donga Dongadi (2004)
Notable award Nandi Special Jury Award for Bindaas (2010)

Background

Manoj began his association with films as a child, appearing in Major Chandrakanth at the age of ten. He subsequently entered Telugu cinema as a leading actor in the mid-2000s.

Career

Early work

After his appearance as a child artist in Major Chandrakanth, Manoj returned to films in a leading capacity with Donga Dongadi (2004), which marked his debut as a hero in Telugu cinema.

Rise and notable films

In 2010, Manoj appeared in two significant releases. He featured in Vedam, an ensemble drama, and headlined the box-office success Bindaas, for which he received the state Nandi Special Jury Award.

He continued to take on leading roles through the 2010s, with films such as Potugadu (2013) and Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2014).

Timeline

  • 1983 — Born on 20 May.
  • c. 1993 — Appeared as a child artist in Major Chandrakanth at the age of ten.
  • 2004 — Lead-role debut in Donga Dongadi.
  • 2010 — Featured in Vedam; starred in Bindaas, winning the Nandi Special Jury Award.
  • 2013 — Starred in Potugadu.
  • 2014 — Starred in Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda.

Significance

Manoj is part of a prominent Telugu cinema family and has built a career as a leading actor in mainstream Telugu films. His recognition with the Nandi Special Jury Award for Bindaas reflects critical acknowledgement alongside commercial success.

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