Lakshmi Manchu

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 actor Mohan Babu, Manchu holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Oklahoma City University.[3] She has garnered the SIIMA Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and two State Nandi Awards.

Lakshmi Manchu
Manchu at Filmfare Awards South, 2012
Born
Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna[1]

(1977-10-08) 8 October 1977[2]
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materOklahoma City University
Occupations
Spouses
Srinivas
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(m. 2005)​
    Andy Srinivasan
    ​
    (m. 2006)​
    Children1
    Parent
    Relatives
    Websitelakshmimanchu.com

    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 two brothers Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu.[8][9] She was born in Chennai and can speak Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish and English.[10]

    Manchu married Andy Srinivasan, an IT professional from Chennai in 2006. The couple has a daughter born through surrogacy. They are settled in Hyderabad.[11]

    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

    Acting roles
    YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
    2008The OdeNajmaEnglish
    2009Dead AirGabbiEnglish
    Thank You for WashingPhoebeEnglishShort film
    2011Anaganaga O DheeruduIrendriTelugu
    Dongala MuthaShivaTelugu[13]
    2012DepartmentSatya BhosleHindi
    Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?Amrutha ValliTelugu
    2013KadalCelinaTamil
    Gundello GodariChitraTelugu
    DoosukelthaHerselfTeluguSpecial appearance
    2014Chandamama KathaluLisa Smith[14]Telugu
    A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu's feetLakshmi ManchuSilentShort Film
    2015BuduguPoojaTelugu
    DongaataShrutiTeluguAlso singer for "Yendiro Yendiro"[15]
    2016Guntur TalkiesHerselfTeluguSpecial appearance
    2017Basmati BluesSitaEnglish
    Lakshmi BombLakshmi & PriyaTelugu
    2018W/O RamDeekshaTelugu
    Kaatrin Mozhi MariaTamil
    2020Maa Vintha Gaadha VinumaHerselfTeluguSpecial appearance[16]
    2021 Pitta Kathalu Swaroopakka Telugu Netflix film
    2022 Monster Durga / Catherine Alexandra Malayalam Debut Malayalam film[17]

    Producer
    YearFilmLanguageDirectorCast
    2005SriTeluguDasaradhManchu Manoj, Tamannaah
    2008Nenu Meeku Telusa?TeluguAjay SastryManchu Manoj, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen
    2010Jhummandi NaadamTeluguK. Raghavendra RaoManchu Manoj, Taapsee Pannu, Mohan Babu
    2012Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?TeluguSekhar RajaNandamuri Balakrishna, Manchu Manoj, Deeksha Seth
    2013Gundello GodariTeluguKumar NagendraAadhi, Manchu Lakshmi, Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan
    2015DongaataTeluguVamsi KrishnaManchu Lakshmi, Adivi Sesh, Brahmanandam

    Acting roles
    YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
    2004–07Las VegasSarasvati KumarEnglishRecurring role (11 episodes)
    2006Boston LegalJuror No. 6English"Shock and Oww!" (season 2: episode 18)
    2008Mystery ERDr. BakerEnglish"Eating Away/A Model's Malady" (season 2: episode 5)
    Desperate HousewivesNabilaEnglish"Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else" (season 5: episode 3)
    2019Mrs. SubbalakshmiMrs. SubbalakshmiTeluguZEE5 originals web series[18]

    As a host or judge
    YearTitleNotes
    2008Lakshmi Talk ShowHost
    2011Prematho Mee LakshmiHost
    2012Luckunte LakshmiHost
    2013Super JodiJudge
    2013DoosukelthaHost
    2016Mee KosamHost
    2016–2018MemusaithamHost
    2018MaharaniHost
    2021Aha Bhojanambu Host

    Awards and nominations
    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 [19]
    2011South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu Anaganaga O DheeruduWon
    2013 Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Gundello Godari Won [20]
    2015 Best Actress – Telugu Dongaata Nominated
    2011Nandi AwardsBest Villain Anaganaga O DheeruduWon
    2014 Best Supporting Actress Chandamama KathaluWon
    2011 CineMAA Awards Best Supporting Actress Anaganaga O Dheerudu Won
    Santosham Film Awards Best Villain Won
    Hyderabad Times Film AwardsBest Actor in a Negative Role - FemaleWon [21]
    2013 Oklahoma City University Alumni Hall of Honour Award —Won [22]

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