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Mohan Babu (Manchu Bhakthavatsalam) was born on 19 March, 1952 in Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian film actor and producer. Discover Mohan Babu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Manchu Bhakthavatsalam
Occupation Actor . Producer . Educationist
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 19 March 1952
Birthday 19 March
Birthplace Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Nationality India

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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.

1975

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.

He appeared in a few Tamil films starring Sivaji Ganesan.

1978

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).

1982

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.

1993

As an ardent admirer of N.T. Rama Rao, in the year 1993, Mohan Babu produced Major Chandrakanth, starring N.T. Rama Rao and himself.

The movie was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and went on to become a major blockbuster.

The movie also celebrated its silver jubilee and stands as the last movie in N.T. Rama Rao's film career.

Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in 1993.

Today, Sree Vidyanikethan runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing and Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management.

Mohan Babu established university in Tirupati named after him Mohan Babu University in January 2022, encompasses the educational institutions hitherto managed by the actor under the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust(SVET) which he had established in 1993, and he is the founder and chancellor of the University.

1995

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.

1996

While serving his tenure in the Rajya Sabha, he was also a member of the Committee on Human Resource Development from 1996 to 1997, the committee on Urban and Rural Development and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

After leaving the TDP, Mohan Babu continued with his career in the film industry.

While in the midst of producing a movie titled Sri Ramulayya, he narrowly escaped a bomb blast which killed 23 people and injuring 35 others in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Mohan Babu is also known to have actively participated in improving the living standards of many underprivileged artists in the South Indian Film Industry.

2007

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 2007, he was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution to Film art.

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

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.

2017

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.

2020

In October 2020, his film Son of India directed by Diamond Ratnababu was launched and was produced by Vishnu Manchu.

Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film.

The film was released in 2022.

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 18 August 2023 with an impressive 100 crore budget.