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| Real Name: | Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna |
| Profession: | Indian actress |
| Birthplace: | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse: | Andy Srinivasan |
| Age: | 45 |
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. She has garnered the SIIMA Award, 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. 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.
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. She made her Theatre debut as Miss Trunchbull in the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, directed by Taher Ali Baig in 2016.
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Lakshmi Manchu Biography
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Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna
8 October 1977 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
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| Alma mater | Oklahoma City University |
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| Spouse |
Srinivas (m. 2005)
Andy Srinivasan (m. 2006)
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| Children | 1 |
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| Website | lakshmimanchu.com |
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. She was born in Chennai and can speak Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish and English.
Manchu married Andy Srinivasan, an IT professional from Chennai in 2006. The couple has a daughter born through surrogacy. They are settled in Hyderabad.
Career
Having started her career at the age of 4, Manchu has been in 20 feature films in India and a 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.
Filmography (Lakshmi Manchu Biography)
Film
Acting roles
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2008 | The Ode | Najma | English | |
| 2009 | Dead Air | Gabbi | English | |
| Thank You for Washing | Phoebe | English | Short film | |
| 2011 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Irendri | Telugu | |
| Dongala Mutha | Shiva | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Department | Satya Bhosle | Hindi | |
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Kadal | Celina | Tamil | |
| Gundello Godari | Chitra | Telugu | ||
| Doosukeltha | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Lisa Smith | Telugu | |
| A day in the life of Lakshmi Manchu’s feet | Lakshmi Manchu | Silent | Short Film | |
| 2015 | Budugu | Pooja | Telugu | |
| Dongaata | Shruti | Telugu | Also singer for “Yendiro Yendiro” | |
| 2016 | Guntur Talkies | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance |
| 2017 | Basmati Blues | Sita | English | |
| Lakshmi Bomb | Lakshmi & Priya | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | W/O Ram | Deeksha | Telugu | |
| Kaatrin Mozhi | Maria | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance |
| 2021 | Pitta Kathalu | Swaroopakka | Telugu | Netflix film |
| 2022 | Monster | Durga / Catherine Alexandra | Malayalam | Debut Malayalam film |
Producer
| Year | Film | Language | Director | Cast |
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| 2005 | Sri | Telugu | Dasaradh | Manchu Manoj, Tamannaah |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa? | Telugu | Ajay Sastry | Manchu Manoj, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao | Manchu Manoj, Taapsee Pannu, Mohan Babu |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Telugu | Sekhar Raja | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Manchu Manoj, Deeksha Seth |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Telugu | Kumar Nagendra | Aadhi, Manchu Lakshmi, Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan |
| 2015 | Dongaata | Telugu | Vamsi Krishna | Manchu Lakshmi, Adivi Sesh, Brahmanandam |
Television (Lakshmi Manchu Biography)
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2004–07 | Las Vegas | Sarasvati Kumar | English | Recurring role (11 episodes) |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Juror No. 6 | English | “Shock and Oww!” (season 2: episode 18) |
| 2008 | Mystery ER | Dr. Baker | English | “Eating Away/A Model’s Malady” (season 2: episode 5) |
| Desperate Housewives | Nabila | English | “Kids Ain’t Like Everybody Else” (season 5: episode 3) | |
| 2019 | Mrs. Subbalakshmi | Mrs. Subbalakshmi | Telugu | ZEE5 original web series |
As a host or judge
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2008 | Lakshmi Talk Show | Host |
| 2011 | Prematho Mee Lakshmi | Host |
| 2012 | Luckunte Lakshmi | Host |
| 2013 | Super Jodi | Judge |
| 2013 | Doosukeltha | Host |
| 2016 | Mee Kosam | Host |
| 2016–2018 | Memusaitham | Host |
| 2018 | Maharani | Host |
| 2021 | Aha Bhojanambu | Host |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Won | ||
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Won | ||
| 2011 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Won |
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Gundello Godari | Won | |
| 2015 | Best Actress – Telugu | Dongaata | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Nandi Awards | Best Villain | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Won |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actress | Chandamama Kathalu | Won | |
| 2011 | CineMAA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Won |
| Santosham Film Awards | Best Villain | Won | ||
| Hyderabad Times Film Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Female | Won | ||
| 2013 | Oklahoma City University | Alumni Hall of Honour Award | — | Won |
