Mohan Babu, whose full name is Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, is an Indian actor and film producer. He mainly works in Telugu movies and has been part of over 500 films, playing lead roles, supporting roles, and other interesting characters.
Actor Mohan Babu Biography
Mohan Babu was born on 19 March 1952 in Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. He is 72 years old as of 2024. His full name is Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu. His father’s name is Mr. Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu and his mother’s name is Mrs. Manchu Lakshmamma.
Mohan was first married to Vidya Devi, and they had two children together: a daughter, Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, and a son, Manchu Vishnu. Both of them are actors in the film industry.
After Vidya Devi passed away, Mohan Babu married her younger sister, Nirmala Devi. They have a son, Manchu Manoj, who is also an actor.

Babu studied at the Tamil Nadu Government M.G.R. Film and Television Institute and the YMCA College of Physical Education. According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately INR 589 Cr. from all of his income sources as of 2024.
Attribute | Details |
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Full Name | Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu |
Nickname | Mohan Babu |
Profession | Actor & Producer |
Date of Birth | 19 March 1952 |
Age (as of 2024) | 72 Years Old |
Family | Father: Mr. Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu |
Mother: Mrs. Manchu Lakshmamma | |
Brother: N/A
Sister- N/A |
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Marital Status | Married |
Wife’s Name | Vidya Devi {Died} Nirmala Devi |
Children | Son – Manchu Vishnu & Manchu Manoj Daughter – Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna |
Religion | Hinduism |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | High School |
College | Tamil Nadu Government M.G.R. Film and Television Institute, YMCA College Of Physical Education |
Hobbies | Reading Books & Acting |
Birth Place | Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Hometown | Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
Current City | Modhugulapalem, Tirupati |
Nationality | Indian |
Net Worth | INR 589 Cr. {Approximately} |
Social Media |
Career Journey Of Mohan Babu
Mohan started his career as a physical education teacher at the YMCA College. While working there, he met Dasari Narayana Rao, who was a scriptwriter in Telugu cinema at the time. Mohan got his first big break as an actor in the 1975 film Swargam Narakam, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.
He also acted in a few Tamil films with Sivaji Ganesan. In October 2020, his movie Son of India was launched, directed by Diamond Ratnababu and produced by his son Vishnu Manchu. Mohan Babu wrote the screenplay for the film, which was released in 2022.
He is a big fan of N.T. Rama Rao. In 1993, he produced the movie Major Chandrakanth, which starred both N.T. Rama Rao and himself. Over his 48-year career, Mohan Babu has produced around 40 movies, most of which were very successful.
He is currently working on a big-budget movie called Kannappa, which has a budget of over 100 crores.
Contributions To Education
In 1993, Mohan Babu started the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust. It now runs several institutions, including an international school, degree college, engineering college, pharmacy college, nursing college, and management institute.
In January 2022, Mohan Babu started Mohan Babu University in Tirupati. It includes all the institutions he had been managing under the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust since 1993. He is the founder and chancellor of the university.
Political Career
While in the Rajya Sabha, Mohan Babu served on committees for Human Resource Development (1996–1997), Urban and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Babu has helped many underprivileged artists in the South Indian film industry. After N.T. Rama Rao’s death, he stayed away from politics for a while.
In 2019, he joined the YSR Congress Party and supported Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in becoming Chief Minister. In early 2020, he and his family met PM Narendra Modi, leading to rumors that the BJP invited him to join their party.
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