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==Early life==
==Early life==
Vishnu was born in [[Chennai]], [[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, 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.
Vishnu was born in [[Chennai]], [[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, 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.


==Film career==
==Film career==
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|rowspan="1"|1985 || Ragile Gundelu || ||Child artiste
|rowspan="1"|1985 || Ragile Gundelu || ||Child artiste
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|rowspan="1"|2003|| Vishnu (2003 film)|Vishnu || Vishnu ||'''Winner''' [[Filmfare Best Male Debut (South)|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]
|rowspan="1"|2003|| Vishnu (2003 film)|Vishnu || Vishnu ||'''Winner''' [[Filmfare Best Male Debut (South)|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]
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|rowspan="1"|2004 || Suryam || Suryam ||
|rowspan="1"|2004 || Suryam || Suryam ||
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|rowspan="1"|2005 || ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' || || Special appearance
|rowspan="1"|2005 || ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' || || Special appearance
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|rowspan="2"|2006 || Asthram || Siddharth ||
|rowspan="2"|2006 || Asthram || Siddharth ||
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| Game (2006 film)|Game || Vijay Raj ||
| Game (2006 film)|Game || Vijay Raj ||
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|rowspan="1"|2007 || ''[[Dhee]]'' || Srinivas "Babloo" Rao ||
|rowspan="1"|2007 || ''[[Dhee]]'' || Srinivas "Babloo" Rao ||
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|rowspan="1"|2008 || ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'' || Arjun ||
|rowspan="1"|2008 || ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'' || Arjun ||
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|rowspan="1"|2009 || ''[[Saleem (film)|Saleem]]'' || Munna ||
|rowspan="1"|2009 || ''[[Saleem (film)|Saleem]]'' || Munna ||
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|rowspan="1"|2010 || ''[[Vastadu Naa Raju]]'' || Venki ||
|rowspan="1"|2010 || ''[[Vastadu Naa Raju]]'' || Venki ||
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Revision as of 23:59, 31 May 2011

Vishnu Manchu
Born
Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu
Years active2003 — present
SpouseVeronica Reddy

Vishnu Manchu (born November 23, 1979), 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 Indian Cricket League (ICL) team, Hyderabad Heroes.

Early life

Vishnu was born in Chennai, 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, 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.

Film career

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 Kailas. 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 “Sri” in 2005. Having an interest in special effects, he also worked as an SPFX supervisor on “Vishnu” and as the SPFX foreman on “Sri”.

As the CEO of MBC, 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 Special appearance
2006 Asthram Siddharth
Game Vijay Raj
2007 Dhee Srinivas "Babloo" Rao
2008 Krishnarjuna Arjun
2009 Saleem Munna
2010 Vastadu Naa Raju Venki

References

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