Maanas Nagulapalli is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He became popular after participating in the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 5 in 2021.
Birth & Early Life
Maanas Nagulapalli was born in Visakhapatnam, India. His early life was influenced by his family’s involvement in various fields.
His father, a former central government employee, and his mother, Dr. Padmini Nagulapalli, an educationalist and a child and women’s rights activist, played significant roles in shaping his upbringing.
Notably, his mother also served as the Vice President at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Hyderabad.
Maanas received his school education at Siva Sivani Public School, Visakhapatnam. Following his school years, he pursued a B. Tech. degree at Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Engineering in Hyderabad.
Bio
Real Name | Maanas Nagulapalli |
Profession | Actor and Model |
Date of Birth | 2 August 1990 |
Age | 34 Years [As of 2024] |
Birth Place | Visakhapatnam, Telangana |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Visakhapatnam, Telangana |
Family | Mother: Dr. Padmini Nagulapalli (Vice-Chairman at Telugu Film Chamber Producer Sector) Father: Name Not Known (a central government employee) Sister: Not Available Brother: Not Available Wife: Srija Nissankara |
Marital Status | Marrried |
School | Siva Sivani Public School, Visakhapatnam |
College | Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Engineering, Hyderabad |
Qualification | B. Tech at Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Engineering, Hyderabad |
Religion | Hinduism |
Debut | Film: Jhalak (2011) Television: Koilamma (2021) |
Address | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Career
Maanas made his acting debut as a child artist in the 2001 film Narasimha Naidu. He went on to act in films like Veede (2003), Arjun (2004) and others.
His first lead role was in the 2011 Telugu film Jhalak directed by Ravi Sharma. He later worked in Telugu films like Green Signal (2014), Kaai Raja Kaai (2015), Gang Of Gabbar Singh (2015), Premikudu (2016), and Soda Goli Soda (2018).
On television, Maanas played the lead role in the 2021 Star Maa series Koilamma. He also appeared in shows like Pithrudevobhava, Bhale Chancele on Doordarshan, and Deeparadhana.
In 2021, he was seen in the film Ksheera Sagara Madhanam as the lead hero. The same year, he participated in Bigg Boss Telugu 5 as a contestant.
Personal Life
Maanas Nagulapalli got engaged to Srija Nissankara on 3 September 2021. The couple tied the knot on November 22, 2023.
Physical Stats and More
Height | In Feet: 5 Feet 10 Inches In Meter: 1.77 m |
Weight | In Pound: 154 lbs In Kilogram: 70 kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Hobbies | Reading Books and Listening to Music |
Some Facts About Maanas Nagulapalli
- Maanas Nagulapalli’s family moved to Mumbai after his birth, where his interest in the cinema and entertainment industry began to develop.
- His childhood achievement included receiving personal congratulations from the prominent South Indian actor Chiranjeevi Konidela for securing the highest marks in academics.
- His journey in Telugu films started in 2001 with his debut as a child artist in “Narasimha Naidu.” His exceptional performance in the film earned him the prestigious Nandi Award.
- In 2004, Maanas Nagulapalli was honored with the Starmaa Award for his outstanding performance as a child artist. He received this award from popular South Indian actors Allu Arjun and Vishnu.
- Maanas regularly shares pictures of his workouts on his social media accounts.
- He is often invited to public conferences, ceremonies, farewell functions, and communal speeches.