Lakshmi Manchu Explained

Lakshmi Manchu
Birth Name:Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna[1]
Birth Date:8 October 1977[2]
Birth Place:Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma Mater:Oklahoma City University
Spouse:
    Children:1
    Father:Mohan Babu

    Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (born 8 October 1977) is an Indian actress, film 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

    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

    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

    Film

    Acting roles

    Year Film Role Language Notes
    2008 The Ode Najma
    2009 Dead Air Gabbi
    Thank You for Washing Phoebe Short film
    2010 Jhummandi Naadam Narrator Guest appearance
    2011Anaganaga O Dheerudu Irendri
    Dongala Mutha Shiva [13]
    2012 Department Satya Bhosle
    Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Amrutha Valli Telugu
    2013 Kadal Celina
    Gundello Godari Chitra Telugu
    Doosukeltha Herself Special appearance
    2014 Chandamama Kathalu Lisa Smith[14]
    A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feetLakshmi 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]
    2021Pitta KathaluSwaroopakkaNetflix film
    2022MonsterDurga / Catherine AlexandraMalayalamDebut Malayalam film[17]
    Telugu

    Producer

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

    Television

    Acting roles

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

    As a host or judge

    Year Title Notes
    2008 Lakshmi Talk ShowHost
    2011 Prematho Mee Lakshmi Host
    2012 Luckunte Lakshmi Host
    2013 Super Jodi Judge
    2013 DoosukelthaHost
    2016 Mee KosamHost
    2016–2018MemusaithamHost
    2018 MaharaniHost
    2021 Aha Bhojanambu Host

    Awards and nominations

    Year AwardCategory WorkResult
    2011Filmfare Awards SouthAnaganaga O Dheerudu
    2013 Gundello Godari
    2014Chandamama Kathalu [20]
    2011 South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor in a Negative Role – TeluguAnaganaga O Dheerudu
    2013Best Supporting Actress – TeluguGundello Godari[21]
    2015Best Actress – TeluguDongaata
    2011 Anaganaga O Dheerudu
    2014Chandamama Kathalu
    2011CineMAA AwardsBest Supporting ActressAnaganaga O Dheerudu
    Santosham Film AwardsBest Villain
    [22]
    2013Oklahoma City UniversityAlumni Hall of Honour Award [23]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. News: 2013-06-11. CBI conducts searches at Dasari residence, firm in Hyderabad. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-01-19. 0971-751X.
    2. Web site: Balach. Logesh. 8 October 2020. Mohan Babu wishes daughter Lakshmi Manchu on her birthday, shares an adorable throwback pic. 2021-03-02. India Today. Lakshmi Manchu is celebrating her 43rd birthday today (October 8).
    3. Web site: Oklahoma City University School of Theatre to honor five graduates. 31 March 2013. 26 October 2017. 7 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130407194907/http://newsok.com/article/3775534. live.
    4. News: Metro Plus Hyderabad : 'I want to be a champion of the underdog' . 25 April 2009 . 13 October 2012 . Chennai, India . 10 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121110131707/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/04/25/stories/2009042552560800.htm . . dead .
    5. News: Lakshmi Manchu in Munnar – Telugu Movie News . IndiaGlitz . 15 April 2011 . 13 October 2012 . 24 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121024055053/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/65857.html . live .
    6. Web site: Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu profile & biography. 28 April 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101208052215/http://www.newsofap.com/art-368-lakshmi-prasanna-manchu-profile-biography.html . 8 December 2010 .
    7. Web site: Matilda comes alive on stage. jha. neha. 2016-12-02. Deccan Chronicle. en. 2019-04-09. 19 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170419142850/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/theatre/021216/matilda-comes-alive-on-stage.html. live.
    8. News: Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura . 2 May 2009 . 13 October 2012 . Chennai, India . 28 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121028213104/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/05/02/stories/2009050253040100.htm . . dead .
    9. News: Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice of Vizag . Baynews.in . 16 April 2011 . 13 October 2012 . 24 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120324012924/http://www.baynews.in/index.php/film-news/lakshmi-manchu%E2%80%99s-gundello-godari . live .
    10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig Lakshmi Manchu Interview
    11. Web site: 2014-06-17. Surrogate baby for Lakshmi Manchu. 2021-05-10. Deccan Chronicle. en.
    12. Web site: Lakshmi Manchu signs Mani Ratnam's Pookadai. 7 April 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231958/http://www.samachar.com/lakshmi-manchu-signs-mani-ratnam-s-pookadai-lmqoLMeadef.html . 8 April 2014 .
    13. Web site: . 28 April 2011 .
    14. Web site: Sattaru's Chandamama Kathalu goes on floors . . 25 September 2013 . 21 May 2015 . 7 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190407210548/http://www.sify.com/movies/sattaru-s-chandamama-kathalu-goes-on-floors-news-telugu-njzlbKdbdef.html . dead .
    15. Web site: 29 April 2015. Manchu Lakshmi In Never Before Seen Avatar In Dongata. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518084853/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-04-29/Lakshmi-in-never-before-seen-avatar-in-Dongata-147623. 18 May 2015. 21 May 2015. Thehansindia.com.
    16. Web site: Sidhu Jonnalagadda and Seerat Kapoor open up on 'Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma'. 10 November 2020.
    17. News: IT Malayalam. റിലീസിനൊരുങ്ങി മോഹന്‍ലാലിന്റെ 'മോണ്‍സ്റ്റര്‍': പുതിയ അപ്ഡേറ്റ് എത്തി. 18 September 2022. India Today Malayalam. 18 September 2022. ml.
    18. Web site: India. The Hans. 2019-02-26. Check Out Lakshmi Manchu in Mrs Subbalakshmi from ZEE5. 2021-06-01. www.thehansindia.com. en.
    19. Web site: 2024-05-27. Yakshini: Manchu Lakshmi To Play A Unique Role In Disney+ Hotstar’s Telugu New Series. 2024-05-27. www.koimoi.com. en.
    20. Web site: 27 June 2015. Winners list: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South). dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150627012915/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-list-62nd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/47836755.cms. 27 June 2015. 27 June 2015. The Times of India.
    21. Web site: 14 August 2014. Malaysia to host South Indian International Movie Awards next month. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150109003336/http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/14/South-Indian-Movie-Awards/. 9 January 2015. 26 October 2017. thestar.com.
    22. News: The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 . 24 June 2012 . 26 June 2012 . 18 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718191108/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-24/news-interviews/32382769_1_mahesh-babu-tamannaah-video . . dead .
    23. Web site: 31 March 2013. Oklahoma City University School of Theatre to honor five graduates. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130407194907/http://newsok.com/article/3775534. 7 April 2013. 26 October 2017.