Mohan Babu’s daughter Lakshmi Manchu surprised many when she revealed that her family was a major hurdle in her acting career. In an interview, she shared that her father Mohan Babu did not support her decision to become an actor.
During the interview, Lakshmi talked about her struggles with patriarchy and the challenges she faced. She mentioned that moving from Hyderabad to Mumbai for better opportunities was difficult mainly because of her family’s opposition. She explained, “My family was the main obstacle. They didn’t allow me to move for a long time. We are very close, and they would say, ‘Why be a small fish in a big pond?’ They had their concerns. I used to stay at my best friend Rakulpreet’s house, who kept encouraging me to move to Mumbai.”
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Lakshmi, the daughter of veteran actor Mohan Babu and sister of Vishnu Manchu pointed out that in the South Indian film industry, men are often uncomfortable with actresses who are related to male actors, whether as sisters or daughters. This prejudice made it hard for her to get roles. She credited Prakash for introducing her to films but mentioned that both her father and his father tried to discourage her from acting.
She also mentioned a conversation with actor Rana Daggubati that inspired her to look for better opportunities in Mumbai. Lakshmi believes she faced more challenges because she is a woman, unlike her brother who had easier access to opportunities. She stated that patriarchy is a widespread issue, not limited to the South Indian film industry but prevalent across the country.
Professionally, Lakshmi was last seen in “Monster,” starring Mohanlal, marking her debut in the Malayalam film industry. She moved to Mumbai last year to seek better opportunities in her career
