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1 Early life and family  




2 Career  




3 Filmography  


3.1  Film  


3.1.1  Acting roles  




3.1.2  Producer  






3.2  Television  


3.2.1  Acting roles  




3.2.2  As a host or judge  








4 Awards and nominations  




5 References  




6 External links  













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Lakshmi Manchu
Manchu at Filmfare Awards South, 2012
Born

Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna[1]


(1977-10-08) 8 October 1977 (age 46)[2]
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materOklahoma City University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
  • television presenter
    • Spouse

    Andy Srinivasan

    ​

    (m. 2006)​
    Children1
    Parent
    Relatives
  • Manchu Manoj (half brother)
    • Websitelakshmimanchu.com

    Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (born 8 October 1977) is an Indian actress, producer, and television presenter who works in Telugu cinema and worked in American television. The daughter of senior actor Mohan Babu, Manchu holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Oklahoma City University.[3] She has garnered two Filmfare Awards South, and two State Nandi Awards.

    Manchu made her acting debut with the American television series Las Vegas, where she played the minor role of Sarasvati Kumar, the love interest of James Lesure.[4] She then appeared in one episode of each of the following series: Desperate Housewives, Late Nights with my Lover and Mystery ER. She has also appeared in commercials for Toyota, AARP and Chevrolet.[5]

    In 2006, she directed, produced and acted in Perfect Lives, a short film that was showcased at the Wilshire Fine Arts Theater as part of the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles.[6] She made her Theatre debut as Miss Trunchbull in the adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda, directed by Taher Ali Baig in 2016.[7]

    Early life and family[edit]

    Lakshmi Manchu is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi. She has a younger brother, Vishnu Manchu and a younger paternal half-brother, Manoj Manchu.[8][9] She was born in Chennai.[10]

    Manchu married Andy Srinivasan, an IT professional from Chennai in 2006. The couple has a daughter born through surrogacy. They settled in Hyderabad[11] for a few years before moving to Mumbai.

    Career[edit]

    Having started her career at the age of 4, Manchu has been in 20 feature films in India and few minor television roles in the U.S. She co-owns Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures along with her family members, a production company that has produced fifty-six feature films to date.

    In December 2011, she was signed on to portray a supporting role in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Kadal after a successful audition. Portraying the role of Celina, a poor village woman, she expected this film to be her breakthrough but hardly got offers in Tamil after the film's release.[12]

    Filmography[edit]

    Film[edit]

    Acting roles[edit]

    Year Film Role Language Notes
    2008 The Ode Najma English
    2009 Dead Air Gabbi
    Thank You for Washing Phoebe Short film
    2010 Jhummandi Naadam Narrator Telugu Guest appearance
    2011 Anaganaga O Dheerudu Irendri
    Dongala Mutha Shiva [13]
    2012 Department Satya Bhosle Hindi
    Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Amrutha Valli Telugu
    2013 Kadal Celina Tamil
    Gundello Godari Chitra Telugu
    Doosukeltha Herself Special appearance[citation needed]
    2014 Chandamama Kathalu Lisa Smith [14]
    A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feet Lakshmi Manchu Silent Short Film
    2015 Budugu Pooja Telugu
    Dongaata Shruti Also singer for "Yendiro Yendiro"[15]
    Size Zero Herself Special appearance
    Inji Iduppazhagi Tamil
    2016 Guntur Talkies Herself Telugu Special appearance
    2017 Basmati Blues Sita English
    Lakshmi Bomb Lakshmi & Priya Telugu
    2018 W/O Ram Deeksha
    Kaatrin Mozhi Maria Tamil
    2020 Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma Herself Telugu Special appearance[16]
    2021 Pitta Kathalu Swaroopakka Netflix film
    2022 Monster Durga / Catherine Alexandra Malayalam Debut Malayalam film[17]
    TBA Adiparvam † TBA Telugu

    Producer[edit]

    Year Film Director
    2005 Sri Dasaradh
    2008 Nenu Meeku Telusa? Ajay Sastry
    2010 Jhummandi Naadam K. Raghavendra Rao
    2012 Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Sekhar Raja
    2013 Gundello Godari Kumar Nagendra
    2015 Dongaata Vamsi Krishna

    Television[edit]

    Acting roles[edit]

    Year Title Role Language Notes
    2004–07 Las Vegas Sarasvati Kumar English Recurring role (11 episodes)
    2006 Boston Legal Juror No. 6 English "Shock and Oww!" (season 2: episode 18)
    2008 Mystery ER Dr. Baker English "Eating Away/A Model's Malady" (season 2: episode 5)
    Desperate Housewives Nabila English "Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else" (season 5: episode 3)
    2019 Mrs. Subbalakshmi Mrs. Subbalakshmi Telugu ZEE5 originals web series[18]
    2024 Yakshini Jwalamukhi Telugu Disney+ Hotstar web series[19]

    As a host or judge[edit]

    Year Title Notes
    2008 Lakshmi Talk Show Host
    2011 Prematho Mee Lakshmi Host
    2012 Luckunte Lakshmi Host
    2013 Super Jodi Judge
    2013 Doosukeltha Host
    2016 Mee Kosam Host
    2016–2018 Memusaitham Host
    2018 Maharani Host
    2021 Aha Bhojanambu Host

    Awards and nominations[edit]

    Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
    2011 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Anaganaga O Dheerudu Nominated
    2013 Gundello Godari Won
    2014 Chandamama Kathalu Won [20]
    2011 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu Anaganaga O Dheerudu Won [citation needed]
    2013 Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Gundello Godari Won [21]
    2015 Best Actress – Telugu Dongaata Nominated
    2011 Nandi Awards Best Villain Anaganaga O Dheerudu Won
    2014 Best Supporting Actress Chandamama Kathalu Won
    2011 CineMAA Awards Best Supporting Actress Anaganaga O Dheerudu Won
    Santosham Film Awards Best Villain Won
    Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role - Female Won [22]
    2013 Oklahoma City University Alumni Hall of Honour Award — Won [23]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "CBI conducts searches at Dasari residence, firm in Hyderabad". The Hindu. 11 June 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  • ^ Balach, Logesh (8 October 2020). "Mohan Babu wishes daughter Lakshmi Manchu on her birthday, shares an adorable throwback pic". India Today. Retrieved 2 March 2021. Lakshmi Manchu is celebrating her 43rd birthday today (October 8)
  • ^ "Oklahoma City University School of Theatre to honor five graduates". 31 March 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  • ^ "Metro Plus Hyderabad : 'I want to be a champion of the underdog'". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 April 2009. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  • ^ "Lakshmi Manchu in Munnar – Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  • ^ "Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu profile & biography". Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  • ^ jha, neha (2 December 2016). "Matilda comes alive on stage". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  • ^ "Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  • ^ "Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice of Vizag". Baynews.in. 16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  • ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig Archived 12 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine Lakshmi Manchu Interview
  • ^ "Surrogate baby for Lakshmi Manchu". Deccan Chronicle. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  • ^ "Lakshmi Manchu signs Mani Ratnam's Pookadai". Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  • ^ http://www.telugufirst.com/telugu-tv/tv-shows/254-manchu-lakshmi-new-show-at-etv.htm. Retrieved 28 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)[dead link]
  • ^ "Sattaru's Chandamama Kathalu goes on floors". Sify. 25 September 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  • ^ "Manchu Lakshmi In Never Before Seen Avatar In Dongata". Thehansindia.com. 29 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  • ^ "Sidhu Jonnalagadda and Seerat Kapoor open up on 'Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma'". 10 November 2020.
  • ^ IT Malayalam (18 September 2022). "റിലീസിനൊരുങ്ങി മോഹന്‍ലാലിന്റെ 'മോണ്‍സ്റ്റര്‍': പുതിയ അപ്ഡേറ്റ് എത്തി". India Today Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  • ^ India, The Hans (26 February 2019). "Check Out Lakshmi Manchu in Mrs Subbalakshmi from ZEE5". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  • ^ "Yakshini: Manchu Lakshmi To Play A Unique Role In Disney+ Hotstar's Telugu New Series". www.koimoi.com. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  • ^ "Winners list: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". The Times of India. 27 June 2015. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  • ^ "Malaysia to host South Indian International Movie Awards next month". thestar.com. 14 August 2014. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  • ^ "The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India. 24 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  • ^ "Oklahoma City University School of Theatre to honor five graduates". 31 March 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2017.

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