Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, credited and also known as Mohan Babu, is an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute, Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead, supporting and a variety of roles.
Krishnaveni is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao, starring Krishnam Raju and Vanisri, under the banner of Gopikrishna Movies. The film met with strong critical reception and commercial success upon release. The movie was about a lady suffering from hysteria and the emotional trauma of her family. The film is a remake of the Kannada hit film Sharapanjara (1971).
Swargam Narakam is a 1975 Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The debut film for Mohan Babu and Annapoorna, the film was later remade in Bollywood as Swarg Narak (1978), and in Tamil as Sorgam Naragam. The film has garnered the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
Bombay Priyudu is a 1996 Telugu-language romance film, starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Rambha. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Bombay Kadhali and in Hindi as Main Tere Pyar Mein Pagal.
Allari Alludu is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Meena, Nagma, Vanisri and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was recorded as a Blockbuster at the box office. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Galatta Maappillai and in Malayalam as Hey Madam. The film was remade in Kannada as Gadibidi Aliya (1995).
Bangaru Babu is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language romance film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a box office hit.
Jeevana Teeralu is a 1977 Telugu-language film directed by G. C. Sekhar and produced by A. Gopala Krishna Reddy. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Vanisri, Jayasudha, Sivaji Ganesan and Jaggayya. The film had musical score by K. Chakravarthy. It is a remake of 1959 Bollywood film Dhool Ka Phool directed by Yash Chopra. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Vaazhkai Alaigal.
Agni (transl. Fire) is a 1989 Telugu-language action film, produced by K. S. Prakash under the Sowbhagya Lakshmi Films banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nagarjuna, Shantipriya and music composed by Hamsalekha.
Secretary is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri and music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel of the same name and was also the last proper film for late Krishna Kumari, even in Telugu.
Ganga Manga is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film in which Vanisri played a dual role as Ganga and Manga. Krishna and Sobhan Babu played main roles. The film was a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.
Nindu Hrudayalu is 1969 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao for S.V.S. Films, directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Vanisri with music by T. V. Raju. This film was K. Viswanath's breakthrough work.
Evandi Aavida Vachindi is 1993 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Sobhan Babu, Vanisri, Sharada, Harish, Rambha.
Peddintalludu is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Sarath. It stars Suman, Nagma, Mohan Babu, Vanisri with music composed by Raj–Koti. It is produced by T. R. Tulasi under the Sri Annapurna Cine Chitra banner. The film is a remake of the 1962 Hindi film Professor which had earlier been remade in Telugu in 1969 as Bhale Mastaru.
Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi is 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Vanisri, Vinod Kumar Alva and Roja.
Devadasu Malli Puttadu is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is produced by Srinivasulu and Pandurangappa. The film is a sequel to Devadasu (1953). The film is based on the concept of reincarnation, an idea chiseled in the mind of director Dasari Narayana Rao to give completeness to Devadasu's story.
Vichitra Jeevitham is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri and Jayasudha, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Hindi film Daag (1973), which itself is based on Thomas Hardy's 1886 novel The Mayor of Casterbridge. The film was released on 14 April 1978.
Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy is a 1990 Telugu-language action-drama film, produced by N. Sai Prasanna under the Ram Prasad Arts banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, Suman, Rajani and music composed by Raj–Koti.
Manushullo Devudu is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra banner and directed by B. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by T. V. Raju as his last composition. He expired during the shoot and S. Hanumantha Rao completed the music. The film was remade in Hindi as Udhar Ka Sindur (1976).
Simha Baludu is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao from a story by D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was released on 11 August 1978 to negative reviews and despite the grand opening ended up as a box-office bomb.
Lakshmi Nivasam is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and written by Aarudra. It is a remake of the Kannada film Dudde Doddappa (1966). The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao, Anjali Devi, Krishna, Vanisri, Sobhan Babu, Bharathi, V. Nagayya, Ram Mohan, and Padmanabham. It was released on 19 July 1968 and became commercially successful.
