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Lakshmi Manchu Wiki, Biography, Age, Husband, Movies, TV Shows
Lakshmi Manchu is an Indian film actress, producer, and television presenter, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema and American television. She is the daughter of veteran actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi. She began acting on stage at the age of 4 and made her on-screen debut with English Film ‘The Ode’ in 2008 and Telugu Debut in ‘Anaganaga O Dheerudu’ (2011). Check out below for Lakshmi Manchu Wiki, Biography, Age, Husband, Movies, TV Shows and More.
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Lakshmi Manchu Profile and Career
Lakshmi Manchu was born on 8 October 1977 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She is the only daughter of actor turned politician Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi. She has one brother Vishnu Manchu and half-brother Manoj Manchu. Lakshmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Having started her career at the age of 4, Manchu has been in 20 feature films in India and the U.S.
She made her acting debut with the American television series Las Vegas and has been part of popular Hollywood Tv shows like Desperate Housewives, Mystery ER, Boston legal before beginning her own television career in Telugu industry. She has also appeared in commercials for Toyota, AARP, and Chevrolet.
In 2006, she directed, produced and acted in a short film titled Perfect Lives. The film was showcased at the Wilshire Fine Arts Theater as part of the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles. She has earned the South Indian International Movie Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and the state Nandi Award. She was furthermore appearing in the upcoming American film Basmati Blues.
She also produces the films under his production company Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures. Lakhsmi is married twice, Her first husband was London Srinivas aka srinivas kollipara and second husband Andy Srinivasan. She has a daughter named Vidya Nirvana Manchu Anand.
Lakshmi Manchu Biography
Name | Lakshmi Manchu |
Real Name | Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna |
Nickname | Lakshmi Manchu |
Profession | Indian film actress, producer and television presenter, anchor |
Date of Birth | 8 October 1977 |
Age | 40 |
Father Name | Mohan Babu |
Mother Name | Vidya Devi |
Height | 1.74 m |
Weight | 60 Kg |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Theatre |
School | Yet to be Updated |
College | Graduate |
Hobbies | Dancing, Singing and Listening Music |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamilnadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Married | Yes |
Husband Name | Andy Srinivasan |
Current City | Film Nagar, Hyderabad |
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Lakshmi Manchu Movies
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2008 | The Ode | Najma | English | |
2009 | Dead Air | Gabbi | English | |
2009 | Thank You for Washing | Phoebe | English | Short film |
2011 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Irendri | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Villain CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actress Santosham Best Villain Award Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
Dongala Mutha | Shiva | Telugu | ||
2012 | Department | Satya Bhosle | Hindi | |
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli | Telugu | ||
2013 | Kadal | Celina | Tamil | |
Gundello Godari | Chitra | Telugu | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Winner, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting role |
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Doosukeltha | Telugu | Special appearance | ||
2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Lisa Smith | Telugu | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
2014 | A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu’s feet | Lakshmi Manchu | Short Film | |
2015 | Budugu | Pooja | Telugu | |
Dongaata | Shruti | Telugu |
Lakshmi Manchu Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2004–07 | Las Vegas | Sarasvati Kumar | English | Recurring role |
2006 | Boston Legal | Juror No. 6 | English | “Shock and Oww!” |
2008 | Mystery ER | Dr. Baker | English | “Eating Away/A Model’s Malady” |
Desperate Housewives | Nabila | English | “Kids Ain’t Like Everybody Else” | |
2008 | Lakshmi Talk Show | Herself | Telugu | Host |
2011 | Prematho Mee Lakshmi | Herself | Telugu | Host |
2012 | Luckunte Lakshmi | Herself | Telugu | Host |
2013 | Super Jodi | Herself | Telugu | Judge |
2013 | Doosukeltha | Herself | Telugu | Host |
2016 | Mee Kosam | Herself | Telugu | Host |
2016 | Memusaitham | Herself | Telugu | Host |
2018 | Maharani | Herself | Telugu | Host |
Lakshmi Manchu as Producer
Year | Film | Language | Director | Cast | Notes |
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2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa…? | Telugu | Ajay Sastry | Manchu Manoj, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen | |
2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | Manchu Manoj, Taapsee Pannu, Mohan Babu | |
2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Telugu | Sekhar Raja | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Manchu Manoj, Deeksha Seth | |
2013 | Gundello Godari / Maranthen Mannithen | Telugu / Tamil | Kumar Nagendra | Aadhi, Manchu Lakshmi, Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan | |
2015 | Dongaata | Telugu | Vamsi Krishna | Manchu Lakshmi, Adivi Sesh, Brahmanandam |
Lakshmi Manchu Awards
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Filmfare Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) – Gundello Godari (2013)
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) – Chandamama Kathalu (2014)
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SIIMA Awards
- SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Gundello Godari (2013)
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Nandi Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Villain – 2011 – Anaganaga O Dheerudu
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Other Awards
- The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 – Best Actor in a Negative Role – Anaganaga O Dheerudu
- “Alumni Hall of Honour Award” – Oklahoma City University
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