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.
| 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) |
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.
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.
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).
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.