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Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Nepo kid' Manchu Manoj says nothing comes easy in Tollywood despite privilege; admits good actors like Suhas thrive
Actor-producer Mohan Babu's younger son Manchu Manoj debuted in Tollywood with the 2004 film Donga Dongadi and has seen box office success with films like Bindaas and Vedam. He took a break from films after the 2017 film Okkadu Migiladu and made a comeback this year with Bhairavam. Talking at the pre-release event of Suhas' upcoming film Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama, he admitted that despite being a 'nepo kid', it has not been an easy journey for him. Manchu Manoj acknowledged his privilege as actor-producer Mohan Babu's son. Manchu Manoj on being a 'nepo kid' Addressing Suhas and his success lately with films like Ambajipeta Marriage Band and Uppu Kappurambu, Manoj called himself a 'nepo kid' while talking about how hard it is to sustain in the film industry. He said, 'Suhas is a very close friend of mine; he's like my brother. I love him for always having a smile on his face and radiating positivity. He started his career on YouTube and is here today. Everyone says you can only be in the film industry if you have a background. And I agree, it does help. As a nepo kid, cheptunnanu, ikada pappulu udakav (As a nepo kid, I am telling you that it's not enough). You need to struggle to stay afloat.' Manoj also called Suhas, the 'Vijay Sethupathi of Tollywood' admitting that versatile performers like him find more success and thrive. He said, 'Hats off, Suhas. You are such an inspiration to this generation and even to me. We've seen how Vijay Sethupathi can play both a hero and a character in Tamil cinema. I think in Telugu, we have Suhas, you have all the chances. Nothing in this industry comes easily, but if you work hard and are focused, you can see success like Suhas did.'. Recent work Suhas recently starred in the Prime Video film Uppu Kappurambu with Keerthy Suresh. He will soon star in Cable Reddy and Anandrao Adventures, in addition to Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama, which will be released on 11 July. Manoj will soon star in Mirai with Teja Sajja and What The Fish with Niharika Konidela.
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mumtaz Declares 'Buddhi Ka Role Nahi Karungi', Talks About Her Bollywood Comeback
Last Updated: Mumtaz, a popular 60s and 70s actor, vanished by the late 70s. She reappeared in 2010, considering a comeback but rejects elderly roles. Mumtaz was one of the reigning actors in the 60s and 70s. Her popularity was such that she had even appeared in over 10 films in a single year. But by the end of the 70s, Mumtaz vanished from the silver screen altogether. Her last film was in 2010, where she appeared in a brief cameo as herself in the docudrama, 1 a Minute. Recently, the veteran actor returned to the limelight again, through social media. During an interaction, she spoke about making a comeback in films. She also expressed her displeasure over the kind of roles that she is being offered. Mumtaz ruled out elderly roles in her Bollywood comeback. 'Main filmo mein abhi… dekhiye, main buddhi-wuddhi ka role karne wali hoon nahi. Aur jaisi main lagti hoon, waisa role offer hua nahi hain. Jab hoga tab sochungi (Look, I'm not going to play an old woman's role. And I haven't been offered any roles that match the way I look. When I do get one, I'll think about it)," she told Instant Bollywood, adding, 'I want a role [basis] what I look. That's it." The Aap Ki Kasam actor also spoke about the kind of roles she is looking for. 'Mujhe waise offer nahi aaye jaise mujhe chahiye, main kisi ki maa ka role karne wali nahi hoon (I haven't received the kind of offers I want; I'm not going to play someone's mother)," she said sternly, making her point before laughing it off and blowing kisses at her fans. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Fans took to the comment section and lauded Mumtaz's honesty. Actor Vindhya Tiwary said, 'Omg I so wanna see mumtaz mam back on screen." 'Love her honesty & Bindaas attitude," wrote celebrity makeup artist Meenakshi Sud Dutt. 'She meant she wants to do romantic films with her age co actors," said yet another user. Mumtaz starred in Raj Kumar Kohli's multi-starrer film Naagin in 1976. She returned to films 14 years later with Aandhiyan in 1990, marking her last acting stint. First Published:
