Mohan Babu
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Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, credited and also known as Mohan Babu, is an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute, Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead, supporting and a variety of roles.In 1995, he received Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his work in the multi-starrer Pedarayudu, which also starred Rajinikanth in a pivotal role. In 2007, he received the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Yamadonga. Mohan Babu fetched honorary doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley for his contribution to the field of cinema and education. He is the co-owner of production companies such as Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, 24 Frames Factory and Manchu Entertainment. In 2017, he garnered the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South. In 2017, he received the "Special Appreciation Award" for completing "forty years in cinema" at the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards.A former Physical Education Instructor, Mohan Babu is a noted educationalist, and operates Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions, and is the founder of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust. Mohan Babu announces the Mohan Babu University named after himself in Tirupati at Sree Vidyanikethan Sree Sainath Nagar, formerly known as Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions in January 2022 and he is the chancellor of the University. In 2007, he was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution to Film art.

Early life

Mohan Babu was born to Manchu Narayanaswamy and Manchu Lakshmamma in the Modhugulapalem village near Tirupati.

Career

Mohan Babu began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college of physical education for many years.During this time, Mohan Babu was introduced to Dasari Narayana Rao who was then a script writer in Telugu cinema. This would pan out to become the most significant event of his career. Mohan Babu's first major breakthrough as an actor came with the 1975 film ''Swargam Narakam'', directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. It was after this movie that his birth name Bakthavatsalam Naidu was changed to Mohan Babu. After appearing in many films as a comedy-villain, he proceeded to star as the leading actor in ''Khaidi Kalidasu'', ''Ketugadu'', ''Gruha Pravesam'', ''Assembly Rowdy'', ''Allari Mogudu'' and many more. After receiving success in Telugu Cinema, Mohan Babu as a lover of arts was also drawn to the happenings of Tamil Cinema. After being initiated into the Tamil Film Industry by Sivaji Ganesan, he went on to appear in Tamil films. of physical education for many years.During this time, Mohan Babu was introduced to Dasari Narayana Rao who was then a script writer in Telugu cinema. This would pan out to become the most significant event of his career. Mohan Babu's first major breakthrough as an actor came with the 1975 film ''Swargam Narakam'', directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. It was after this movie that his birth name Bakthavatsalam Naidu was changed to Mohan Babu. After appearing in many films as a comedy-villain, he proceeded to star as the leading actor in ''Khaidi Kalidasu'', ''Ketugadu'', ''Gruha Pravesam'', ''Assembly Rowdy'', ''Allari Mogudu'' and many more. After receiving success in Telugu Cinema, Mohan Babu as a lover of arts was also drawn to the happenings of Tamil Cinema. After being initiated into the Tamil Film Industry by Sivaji Ganesan, he went on to appear in Tamil films.In 1978, he appeared in ''Sivaranjani''. The movie heralded the 'villain' and also came out with many of the mannerisms. He had an outstanding mentor in the form of Dasari Narayana Rao, who guided him in the right direction and gave him the initial foundation substratum he required to do well. Mohan Babu followed this success by portraying a variety of roles in his next films such as ''Simha Garjana'' (1978), ''Simha Baludu'' (1978), ''Rama Krishnulu'' (1978), ''Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978), ''Nayudu Bava'' (1978), ''Shokilla Rayudu'' (1979) and ''Ravanude Ramudayithe?'' (1979). His roles in ''Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu'' (1982), ''Billa Ranga'' (1978), ''Dharma Poratam'' (1983), ''Padmavyooham'' (1984), ''Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) and ''Sanchalanam'' (1985), showed a diverse range, despite often playing the villain.His next film ''Soorarai Pottru'' (2020) ''Simha Baludu'' (1978), ''Rama Krishnulu'' (1978), ''Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978), ''Nayudu Bava'' (1978), ''Shokilla Rayudu'' (1979) and ''Ravanude Ramudayithe?'' (1979). His roles in ''Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu'' (1982), ''Billa Ranga'' (1978), ''Dharma Poratam'' (1983), ''Padmavyooham'' (1984), ''Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) and ''Sanchalanam'' (1985), showed a diverse range, despite often playing the villain.His next film ''Soorarai Pottru'' (2020) was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime, and in Telugu as ''Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Raa''.As of October 2020, he launched ''Son of India'' a Telugu film, directed by Diamond Ratnababu and produced by Vishnu Manchu. Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film.Though not announced officially, Mohan Babu declared that his next films would be mythological film ''Ravana Brahma'' and historical film ''Kannappa''.Where has Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu are teaming up to produce the Kannappa film which was announced on 18th August 2023 with an impressive 100 crore budget.

2000–present

He followed with Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (2000), Adhipathi (2001), Shiva Shankar (2004), Political Rowdy (2005), Game (2006), Yamadonga (2007), Krishnarjuna (2008), Bujjigadu (2008), Raju Maharaju (2009), Saleem (2009), Jhummandi Naadam (2010), Rowdy (2014), Yamaleela 2 (2014) and Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015).
Family sentiment movie 'Gayatri' was released on 9 February 2018. Mohan Babu's high voltage performance in dual role is reviewed by the critics as major highlight of the movie. In this movie, which is Mohan Babu's own production, his Son Vishnu Manchu played the character of young Mohan Babu, and he fit the bill very well in enacting the histrionics of his father.
Mohan Babu did a special role in Mahanati, biographical film based on the life of actress Savitri released on 9 May 2018. He portrayed the role of legendary S. V. Ranga Rao in the movie .
His next film Soorarai Pottru (2020) was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime, and in Telugu as Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Raa.As of October 2020, he launched Son of India a Telugu film, directed by Diamond Ratnababu and produced by Vishnu Manchu. Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film.Though not announced officially, Mohan Babu declared that his next films would be mythological film Ravana Brahma and historical film Bhakta Kannappa.

Humanitarian work

Mohan Babu developed his love of acting and passed it along to his children, with three kids following his footsteps into the film and education sector and carrying on his legacy. His daughter Lakshmi Manchu was appointed as the brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by the Prime Minister of India. Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj have undertaken many initiatives to improve the condition of underprivileged children who were flood victims in the past.

Personal life

Mohan Babu was married to Vidya Devi, with whom he has a son, Manchu Vishnu, and a daughter, Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, who are both actors in the film industry. After her death, he married her younger sister, Nirmala Devi, with whom he has a son Manchu Manoj, also an actor.
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