Vishnu Vardhan Babu
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Vishnu Manchu the elder son of Mohan Babu
& nirmala Devi, is an actor
, producer
and CEO of MBC (Mohan Babu Corporation). His film, Dhee
, was one of the most successful Telugu films in 2007. Vishnu is married to Veronica Reddy, the niece of Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
. The actor sponsors the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) team, Telugu Warriors.
, Tamil Nadu
, India. His mother is Nirmala Devi Manchu and his father is eminent actor, politician, and educator, Mohan Babu
. Vishnu’s first role as actor came at the age of four when he appeared in “Ragile Gundelu” in 1985. The actor says he knew from the start that performing on the silver screen would always be his first love. Vishnu’s elder sister, Lakshmi Manchu
, has acted in the TV series Desperate Housewives
. His younger brother, Manoj Manchu
, is also an actor in both the Telugu and Tamil cinema (Kollywood
). After graduating from Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
with his B.Tech in Computer Science and Information Technology, Vishnu flew to Los Angeles
, California
, where he took several courses in film acting and direction.
. He acted in one movie per year. His film, “Saleem” was shot on locations throughout Europe, India, and Thailand. His latest movie Vastaadu Naa Raaju is an average hit.
As the CEO of MBC (Mohan Babu Corporation), Vishnu Manchu oversees several child companies: Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, ThinkSmart, and 24 Frames Factory. Vishnu is also the CEO of SVET (Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust), a university chain of five colleges educating nearly 10,000 students.
Mohan babu
Mohan Babu is an actor & producer in Telugu Cinema. He is a former Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha and Educationist from Andhra Pradesh...
& nirmala Devi, is an actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and CEO of MBC (Mohan Babu Corporation). His film, Dhee
Dhee
Dhee is a Telugu movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Genelia D'Souza. It was directed and produced by Srinu Vytla. The film released on 13 April 2007 and turned out to be a super hit.The Hindi remake starring Sanjay Dutt is in production.- Plot :...
, was one of the most successful Telugu films in 2007. Vishnu is married to Veronica Reddy, the niece of Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. The actor sponsors the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) team, Telugu Warriors.
Personal life
Vishnu was born in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India. His mother is Nirmala Devi Manchu and his father is eminent actor, politician, and educator, Mohan Babu
Mohan babu
Mohan Babu is an actor & producer in Telugu Cinema. He is a former Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha and Educationist from Andhra Pradesh...
. Vishnu’s first role as actor came at the age of four when he appeared in “Ragile Gundelu” in 1985. The actor says he knew from the start that performing on the silver screen would always be his first love. Vishnu’s elder sister, Lakshmi Manchu
Lakshmi Manchu
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian film actress, producer and a television host. She is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and his first wife late Vidya Devi. She graduated with a Bachelors in Theater Oklahoma City University. She has acted in the American Television series Las Vegas and...
, has acted in the TV series Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
. His younger brother, Manoj Manchu
Manoj Manchu
Manoj is an Indian actor. He is the younger son of Mohan Babu. He did his bachelors degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.Manoj is familiar to Telugu audience right from his childhood. He played many roles as a child artist in his own banner movies when his father Mohan Babu is shown...
, is also an actor in both the Telugu and Tamil cinema (Kollywood
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
). After graduating from Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College was established in 1996 by Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust under the stewardship of Dr. M. Mohanbabu, a film artist and former member of Rajyasabha. The college is 14 kilometres from Tirupati National Highway no...
with his B.Tech in Computer Science and Information Technology, Vishnu flew to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where he took several courses in film acting and direction.
Actor
Having studied his craft through teachers and under the critical eye of his father, Vishnu broke into the Telugu cinema in the film “Vishnu” in 2003, directed by Shaji KailasShaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
. He acted in one movie per year. His film, “Saleem” was shot on locations throughout Europe, India, and Thailand. His latest movie Vastaadu Naa Raaju is an average hit.
Other
Vishnu has produced two films as well- “Yamajaathakudu” in 1999 and “Vasthadhu Naa Raju” in 2011.As the CEO of MBC (Mohan Babu Corporation), Vishnu Manchu oversees several child companies: Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, ThinkSmart, and 24 Frames Factory. Vishnu is also the CEO of SVET (Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust), a university chain of five colleges educating nearly 10,000 students.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ragile Gundelu | Child artiste | |
| 2003 | Vishnu | Vishnu | Winner Filmfare Best Male Debut |
| 2004 | Suryam | Suryam | |
| 2005 | Political Rowdy Political Rowdy Political Rowdy is a 2005 Tollywood film directed by Adi. The film stars Mohan Babu, Charmme Kaur, Prakash Raj, & Abbas in important roles. As well as playing the lead role, Mohan Babu also produced the film. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Adi Thadi.-Plot:Vithal is a rowdy who commands... |
Special appearance | |
| 2006 | Asthram | Siddharth | |
| Game | Vijay Raj | ||
| 2007 | Dhee Dhee Dhee is a Telugu movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Genelia D'Souza. It was directed and produced by Srinu Vytla. The film released on 13 April 2007 and turned out to be a super hit.The Hindi remake starring Sanjay Dutt is in production.- Plot :... |
Srinivas "Babloo" Rao | |
| 2008 | Krishnarjuna Krishnarjuna Krishnarjuna is a 2008 Telugu language movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. The film, directed by P. Vasu, features prominent actor Nagarjuna in a guest role and Vishnu's father Mohan Babu, also a co-producer, in an important role. The film was released on 1... |
Arjuna | |
| 2009 | Saleem | Munna | |
| 2010 | Vastadu Naa Raju Vastadu Naa Raju Vastadu Naa Raju is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. It stars Vishnu Manchu, who has also produced the film and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. While Gopal Reddy S has handled the camera, the music is composed by Mani Sharma. The film released in February... |
Venki |