Maanasa Choudhary was born on August 2, 2000, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in a family that truly supported her artistic ambitions. She started off her career in modeling and received recognition on the platforms like the “Iris Face of Chennai” pageant in 2019.
Modeling to Acting Transition
It was in 2022 that Maanasa made her acting debut in the Tamil web series “Emoji,” starring alongside Mahat Raghavendra and Devika. Thanks to her understated yet complex acting in the rom-com, Maanasa received praise and managed to build a following beyond just modeling.
Debut in Andhra-Telangana Cinema
In 2023, Maanasa made her Telugu cinema debut with “Bubblegum”, by Ravikanth Perepu, where she plays Jahnavi, an important leading role opposite debutant actor Roshan Kanakala. The film, launched with significant buzz—its first look unveiled by filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli—marked her successful entry into Telugu film industry.
Acting Style and Reception
Maanasa impressed the critics with her on-screen presence, especially in Bubblegum, where she portrayed the emotional and young facets of love and ambition. The critics were amazed- applaud her and Roshan for their calibre in front of the camera, which in critical moments communicated honestly. In 2024, she would also be the title character in Lucky Bhaskar, opposite Dulquer Salmaan, further cementing her position within the Telugu film industry.
Social Media Presence
Maanasa’s Instagram account (@maanasa.choudhary1) boasts more than 5 lakh followers who connect with the actress through her personal life snapshots rewarded with film promotions, her therapeutic handcrafts, or simply traveling. She attributes her social media presence to help her remain connected to her steadily growing fanbase.
Things & Interests
She’s an artistic person when not consumed by shooting; she loves drawing, decorating her place, or just collecting cool stuff. The other thing she’s into is traveling, with Goa being one of her must-go-to travel escapades.
Upcoming Work
Maanasa will be next seen in the Netflix web series “Super Subbu”, where she plays the female lead opposite Sundeep Kishan. The show combines humor, heart, and social themes—thereby adding a fresh chapter to her eclectic filmography.
Summary
| Attribute | Details |
|---|
| DOB | 2 Aug 2000 |
| Debut | Emoji (Web Series, 2022) |
| Telugu Debut | Bubblegum (2023) |
| Key Co-stars | Mahat Raghavendra, Roshan Kanakala, Dulquer Salmaan |
| Upcoming | Super Subbu (Web Series, Netflix) |
| 500K+ Followers |
A seamless model-to-actor transition coupled with versatility makes Maanasa Choudhary one of the most promising emerging talents in South Indian cinema. Her compelling screen presence, eclectic choices of projects, and authentic demeanor come together to mark her as a name to watch in the budding mainstream journey.
