Manchu Manoj Reveals Shocking Jr. NTR Incident

Not every film promotion turns into a trip down memory lane, but that’s exactly what happened with Manchu Manoj recently. While talking about his comeback film Bhairavam, the actor surprised everyone by recalling a long-forgotten childhood incident involving Jr. NTR, and let’s just say, it involved fire, tears, and a furious grandmother.

Manoj, who returned to the silver screen after a long gap, shared that he and Jr. NTR weren’t just co-stars or colleagues, they were childhood friends who shared birthdays and a lot of mischief growing up. One such memory took center stage during promotions, when Manoj revealed he had accidentally burnt NTR’s hand at a family wedding.

“I brought a balloon and set it on fire for fun. Somehow, the fire landed on Tarak’s hand. He cried non-stop. My grandmother, Adilakshamma, came running and beat me up right there,” he laughed, retelling the moment with a mix of guilt and nostalgia. “She even chased me shouting, ‘Are you trying to kill the child?’”

The unexpected story had fans both shocked and amused, offering a rare, personal glimpse into the lives of two major stars before the fame. With Manoj making a full-fledged comeback and opening up like never before, his return seems to be more than just cinematic it’s personal, reflective, and rooted in moments that shaped who he is today.