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K. Manju

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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K. Manju (born Kobari Manju, Turuvekere, Karnataka) is a renowned Indian film producer and distributor in the Kannada film industry, active since 2000 . Under his banners K Manju Cinemas and Lakshmishree Combines, he has delivered several blockbusters, many ranking among the top‑grossing Kannada films.Manju is noted for a prolific output—he even aimed to enter the Limca Book of Records by producing five films simultaneously in 2014 (four Kannada, one Tamil).His successful productions include Santhu Straight Forward (2016, starring Yash and Radhika Pandit), Super Ranga (2014), Ragini IPS (2014), Sahukara (2004), and Jamindaru (2002).He frequently collaborates with top talent and has also made cameo appearances—such as in Neenade Naa (2014) and Jigarthanda (2016).K. Manju produced the recent Vishnu Priya (Feb 2025), directed by VK Prakash.A vocal advocate for industry integrity, Manju has spoken out against piracy, fake ticketing, and the challenges of “pan‑India” remakes crowding Kannada cinemas.

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Heights 170.0 cms

Skin Tone Dusky

Weight 75.0 kgs

Hair Straight

Eyes Brown

Body Athletic

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Karnataka State Film Award for Third Best Film

Received on July 2007

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Smile Please

movie - released

A cheerful rom‑com where a joyous soul’s quest for love teaches laughter, heartbreak, and hope.

Release Date: 10 February 2017

released

Satya Harishchandra

movie - released

A fun Diwali rom-com where love and laughter unfold across India and Portugal.

Release Date: 20 October 2017

released

Govinda Govinda

movie - released

K. Manju as Producer

Release Date: 26 November 2021

released

Smile Please

movie - released

A cheerful rom‑com where a joyous soul’s quest for love teaches laughter, heartbreak, and hope.

Release Date: 10 February 2017

released

Satya Harishchandra

movie - released

A fun Diwali rom-com where love and laughter unfold across India and Portugal.

Release Date: 20 October 2017

released

Govinda Govinda

movie - released

K. Manju as Producer

Release Date: 26 November 2021

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    Mentorship & Cameos

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    Artistic

  • Risk-taking & Multi-project Management

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    Artistic

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English

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English

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Hindi

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Hindi

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Hindi

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Kannada

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Kannada

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