Mohan Babu, a very much admired person in Telugu cinema, has not lost his charm even in 2025. He was a great actor, producer, and teacher with the ability to use the most easy-going and powerful way of talking, along with a disciplined work ethic and a long association with Indian cinema. His entire trip, which started with him being a teacher of physical education, has been very inspiring and left quite an impact on Indian cinema.
Net Worth in 2025
By the year 2025, Mohan Babu’s net worth shall be estimated at around INR 65–70 crore. The actor’s wealth is the result of his engagement in many activities, such as films, production, and even television, plus education on a large scale. He has also invested in real estate and business services with a foresight that has added significantly to his financial power.
Early Life and Age

Born on March 19, 1952, Mohan Babu has already celebrated his 73rd birthday in 2025. Originally named Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, he comes from a place called Modhugulapalem in our beautiful state of Andhra Pradesh. In his early years, he had a strong interest in theatre, which eventually lured him into the film industry in the early 1970s.
Family Background
Mohan Babu is from a film family that is very close to each other and also very famous.
Father: Manchu Narayanaswamy
Mother: Manchu Lakshmamma
Children:
Manchu Vishnu – actor and producer
Manchu Manoj – actor
Lakshmi Manchu – actress, producer, and TV host
The family has a considerable say in the Telugu film industry as they have been managing major production houses and also actively engaging in charity.
Career Highlights

Mohan Babu’s filmography boasts more than 500 films, where he has acted in numerous roles—ranging from villains to supportive characters and leads. His initial roles with the close-ups and strong expressions stunned the audiences and thus earned him the title of the best first-time actor. Simultaneously, the industry accepted him as the foremost reliable artist for commercial films.
Key Career Achievements
The setting up of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions was a move of Mohan Babu that resulted in the birth of one of the vast private educational empires in Andhra Pradesh.
Awarded the Indian Cinema Padma Shri for his excellence.

Under Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures – a banner founded by him – he produced many Telugu films that were all box office hits.
Lifestyle and Influence
Mohan Babu is a man of discipline and charisma. He lives a life of moderation and simplicity and upholds traditional values. He is involved in different activities such as education, culture, and charities, which occupy a large part of his life. His presence in the film world and above has made him a popular and, if not the most respected, public figure even at this time.