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Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, Popularly known as Manchu Mohan Babu is a versatile Telugu actor, politician, educationalist, philanthropist, director and producer. From acting in over 575 movies to producing over 63 hits, also being a people's leader and a reputed politician, this epitome of versatility has, in every way possible, been an inspiration to many Indians and is an ideal citizen of our country.
Born into a middle class family in a small village called Modugulapalem near the temple town of Tirupathi, India, Mohan Babu had always had the thirst to become an artiste and movies had become a craze for him at a very young age. As he had to support his family, on his father's advice, who is a headmaster, he had to take up a job as a physical education trainer in a school in Chennai. But that did not deter his thirst to join the Telugu Film industry, so he set out to Madras to achieve a degree in physical education from YMCA, and worked as a P Ed teacher in Kesari high school in Chennai. He is married to Nirmala Devi, and has three Children - Lakshmi Manchu, Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Kumar Manchu. All his children are among the most sought after actors today of the Telugu industry, and have established themselves as actors and entrepreneurs alike.
Over a span of 45 years in the industry, Dr. Mohan Babu has acted in more than 575
movies. He is probably the only actor to have entered the industry through negative
roles, and went on to act in lead roles, and now in character roles, through which he
has garnered many awards, accolades and the hearts of scores of audience across the
globe.From earning a title as ‘Collection King’ and
‘Natavaachaspathi’, to being awarded an Honorary Doctorate form the
University of California and a Padma Shree by the Government of India, Dr. Mohan Babu
has been an actor par excellence.
He started his career in 1975, and his major breakthrough was Shivaranjani, his debut
movie. He was discovered by ace director Dasari Narayana Rao, who later paired with him
for many movies, making themselves the most favourite pair of the Telugu film
industry.
From the time when he started steering his career, he has been a maverick actor. In his
initial films, he did the roles of a bad guy who turns good towards the end of the
movie. This later helped the audiences accept him in positive roles of the movie. He is
one of a few actors, who has acted his age on and off screen, which have filled the
hearts of the audiences with much more warmth for him.
As Dr. Mohan Babu was closely associated with the former Chief Minister of AP, Late
N.T.Rama Rao, he was nominated for the Rajya Sabha MP, 1995. During his tenure, he
developed several villages in the Rayalaseema region, and provided solution to the
drought hit Rayalaseema regions. He also took part in a hunger strike on the 2nd of
October, 1997, to sensitize people against the malady of corruption, and fought against
it. It is also known that Mohan Babu has always provided help to the underprivileged
artists of the South Indian Film Industry.
He is probably one of the very few clean politicians in India. He quit politics in the
year 1999, citing that he didn't want to be a part of the politics which he
didn't believe in. Ever since, there has been a lot of speculation at every election
time about him lending his support to a political party. He has been quite in the
political scenario.
It has to be mentioned that, Mohan Babu has a tremendous good will and his support could
sway the political scenario in some parts of A.P. and Telangana. Majority in
Rayalaseema. Hence has been requested by many politicians for his support.
In 1992, with a vision to educate and impart knowledge to the citizens of Rayalaseema
region, Mohan Babu started the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, which consists of
two international schools, and five colleges, which specialize in specific fields. The
trust educates over 10000 students a year, and has over 1800 teachers and lecturers as
staff.
The five colleges in Degree, Engineering, Nursing, Business Administrations and Pharmacy
have state of the art equipment for the benefit of the students, and the most dedicated
lecturers teaching the students. Every year, thousands of students who pass out of the
Vdyanikethan Educational Trust are placed into prestigious organizations and companies
through campus placements in each field. The cream of the alumnus is hired by the top
IT, Accounting, Medical and other recognaised organized fields.
One fourth of the intake of the students are provided with free education, and the
students graduating from the colleges are placed in high positioned jobs through campus
placements.
Dr. Mohan Babu has always believed in giving back to the society and has been striving to
do his bit to the society and the environment. He has actively participated in improving
the standard of living of many small time actors and junior artists in the industry and
has been religiously contributing to the South Indian Film Industry’s
underprivileged artists. During his tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP, Dr. Mohan Babu had
personally visited the drought hit Rayalaseema region, and offered disaster hit areas
solutions and acted as a perfect leader in executing these solutions, majorly to the
agrarian community.
Giving back to the community has always been a priority for this actor, and he has
imbibed the same values to his children, who have reached great heights when it comes to
philanthropy. While his daughter, Lakshmi Manchu is the brand ambassador for Swatch
Bharath mission incorporated by the Prime Minister of the country, the Manchu siblings,
Vishnu and Manoj have taken it upto themselves in providing free education to around 25
students who were flood victims in the past.
Mohan Babu turned a producer with his hit film, Prathigna, which was produced under his
home banner, Sree Lakshmi Prassanna Pictures. He went on to produce over 80 movies under
this banner, and gave many blockbuster hits, like Peddarayudu, Rayalaseema Rammanna
Chowdary, Allari Mogudu, Assembly Rowdy, Alladugaru, which have become a few of the most
memorable hits the Telugu industry has seen. SLPP today is one of the most premier
production houses in India.
From giving us blockbuster hits like Peddarayudu to carving a niche for itself in the
industry, SLPP is known to have produced quite a few cult movies, which have created
waves in the society.Prathighatana, Dharma Poratam, Major Chandrakanth, Rayalaseema
Rammanna Chowdary were considered cult movies, which triggered the minds of the
audiences with it’s social message, while movies like Allari Mogudu, Collector
Garu, Rowdy Garu, Krishnarjuna were considered family entertainers. Dr. Mohan
Babu’s role in each of these movies are of great value.
As he has completed 40 years in the film industry, the actor’s popular dialogues have been compiled in a book, named ‘Dialogue Book’, was launched in the House of Commons, British Parliament, on May 11, 2016. This book launch event was hosted by Asian Lite, in association with Bob Blackman, Member of Parliament. This was the first time that a Telugu film personality got honoured in the House of Commons, British Parliament.
Educational Institutions : A group of colleges and schools which house and educate over 20000 students each year.
Production House : One of the leading production houses, which has produced over 80 block buster hits.
Mohan Babu Corporation : A sister concern of SLPP, this media house caters to the needs of people.
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2023
Dr. M. Mohan Babu is the producer of the movie and also acting an important role in the KANNAPPA movie. This movie recently had a pooja ceremony on 18th August
2022
Ginna is an 2022 Indian Telugu-language horror comedy film produced by Dr. M. Mohan Babu and directed by Eeshaan Suryaah, and written by G. Nageswara Reddy and Kona Venkat.
2021
Dr M Mohan Babu portrayed the role of hero in the film 'Son Of India'. The film is tipped to be an action entertainer with a patriotic theme.
2018
Mohan Babu portrayed the role of legendary yesteryear actor SV Ranga Rao in ‘Mahanati’, the biopic on actress Savitri. Mohan Babu's mesmerizing screen presence added authenticity in recreating the iconic 'Mayabazaar' scene..
2017
Mohan Babu has portrayed both hero and villain in the film, which revolves around the relationship between a father and his daughter.
2015
" An epic laugh riot family entertainer, which will
tickle everyone's funny bones"!
2014
In the SV Krishna Reddy's 2014 fantasy drama, Mohan Babu is majestic as Yama Dharma Raja and his dialogue delivery is impeccable.
2014
Pandavulu: A 2014 release, this out and out family entertainer will leave all it's viewers in splits.
2013
Mohan Babu played Rudraksha Rushi in the biographical-devotional film, which is about the life and time of Adi Shankaracharya.
2010
A musical hit, Jhummandi Naadam helps us all relate to our musical roots with pride.
2009
Mohan Babu played a crucial role in the film, which tells the story of a girl who realizes the true meaning of love.
2009
Mohan Babu portrayed a noble and hardworking business tycoon who sacrifices everything to change the attitude of his brother.
2009
Mohan Babu played an army officer who succumbs to the local goons in the film, which is about how a mesthri solves land issue of his coworker.
2008
Mohan Babu enthralls everyone with his modulated diction as the one who delivers the eminence of the parents in the film.
2008
An out and out action entertainer, Dr. Mohan Babu plays a don who fights for justice in his own way.
2008
Mohan Babu essayed a special role in the film, which tells the story of a guy who wins over the evils for the peace of his family life.
2007
A blockbuster hit, this movie saw Dr. Mohan Babu as the most fun Yamadharmaraj of all times.
2005
Mohan Babu gave a special appearance in the film, which is about how a guy rescues the people from the clutches of the feudal landlord.
2005
Mohan Babu played a bachelor don, who settles the political matters falls in love with a cute young girl.
2004
Mohan Babu gave a guest appearance and generated some comedy in the film, which tells the story of a guy whose aim is to fulfill the last wish of his mother.
2004
This is the story of a mobster essayed by Mohan Babu who becomes a monk when he lost his family.
2002
Mohan Babu played Sivaji whose profession includes cheating people to earn money in the comedy entertainer.
2002
The action-oriented family drama, which is about relationship between a devoted servant and his village head, offers an occasional comedy by Mohan Babu.
2001
This is the story of an IAS officer essayed by Mohan Babu, who has been falsely implicated in a murder case is full of longing to take revenge.
2000
The story of a real life leader from Rayalaseema, This movie was a landmark achievement of the legendary actor.
2000
Mohan Babu gave an aural kick to the ear with his sturdy dialogue delivery in the film.
