Manchu Mohan Babu Age, Real Name, Career, Wives, Children, Properties, Controversies, Political Career, Biography In 2025
Aug 9, 2025, 01:42 IST
Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, better known as Manchu Mohan Babu, was born in Modhugulapalem a small town close to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. He was born in a simple family, later made a stride into movies and emerged as one of the most respected characters in the Telugu cinema.
Age
Mohan Babu is 73 years in 2025; born on 19 March 1952, his decades-long career does not cease to actively participate in the world of public life.
Cinema & Career
Mohan Babu has worked in more than 500 movies making an indelible impression as a hero and character artist. In 1982 he established Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures and production of some hits such as Major Chandrakanth and Pedarayudu. His film work led to him receiving the Padma Shri in 2007 and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award South in 201516.
Business Ventures & Educational
Mohan Babu is an educationist other than being a movie star. He has created Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust and subsequently Mohan Babu University at Tirupati where he was the Chancellor. These institutions have been regarded to be some of the best privately owned education facilities in Andhra Pradesh.
Family Life
The initial marriage of Mohan Babu was with Vidya Devi who bore him two children, Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna. His wife is the younger sister of the late Vidya Devi, Nirmala Devi and he has one son, Manchu Manoj. The three children are already taking part in the entertainment field.
Net worth and Assets
At latest estimates, Mohan Babu has a net worth of 589 crore. His means of income are that he is a film producer, actor, educational institutions, and that he owns a lot of real estate in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Rumors and Family Fight (2024-25)
Later in 2024, Mohan Babu claimed to his son, Manchu Manoj and his daughter-in-law seized his Jalpally homeforcefully through paid individuals. Manoj refuted the accusations, and in response, he filed a counter case where he claimed that he was assaulted by unknown individuals in the said property row. The scanty grew larger when the journalist who was reporting on the matter accused Mohan Babu of attacking him which resulted in an inquiry by the High Court of Telangana in 2025.
Political Career
Mohan Babu was an Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha member of Parliament in 1995 to 2000. He initially joined Telugu Desam Party but in 2019 he entered the YSR Congress Party where he has been politically active since.
Conclusion
Manchu Mohan Babu has continued to live a legacy in Indian film, politics and education. His career and various philanthropic activities have given him the respect, but recent family dramas in 2025 too have landed him in publicity.
