Manchu Manoj Celebrates Son Dhairav's Birthday with a Heartfelt Message

Manchu Manoj shared a heartfelt birthday post for his stepson Dhairav on his 6th birthday. The touching message highlighted his pride and joy in watching Dhairav grow. In his caption, Manoj wrote, “Happy 6th Birthday to my amazing son, Dhairav! Time flies when you’re having fun, and these six incredible years with you have been the happiest of my life. Observing you develop has been the greatest joy. Your strength, passion, and kindness never cease to amaze me. Know that I will always be there for you, no matter what. You are my pride and joy, and I am immensely proud of you every single day. Here’s to many more years of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments together.”

For the unversed, Manoj Manchu married Mounika Bhuma on March 3, 2023. He was previously married to Pranathi Reddy, but they parted ways in 2019. Mounika is the daughter of the late Andhra Pradesh politician Bhuma Nagi Reddy and was previously married to a Bengaluru-based businessman, with whom she has a son, Dhairav. Recently, Manoj and Mounika welcomed a baby girl.

On the professional front, after an 8-year hiatus, actor Manchu Manoj is ready to return to the silver screen. His first look from Karthik Ghattamaneni’s Mirai, starring Teja Sajja, was released on his birthday, May 20. The first look introduces him as "The Black Sword," a powerful character. Mirai also sees Teja as "The Super Yodha;" the makers released a video of his first look in April. The film, a fantasy drama produced by TG Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory, explores the secrets of Ashoka’s nine unknown books. Ritika Nayak also stars in the film, with dialogues by Manibabu Karanam, music by Gowra Hari, and art direction by Sri Nagendra Tangala. Mirai is slated for release in theatres in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi on April 18 in 2D and 3D.