Actor Manchu Manoj, wife Bhuma Mounika blessed with baby girl
What's the story
Telugu actor Manchu Manoj and his wife Bhuma Mounika have become proud parents to a baby girl.
The joyous news was announced by Manoj's sister, actor Lakshmi Manchu, through her Instagram account, with an adorable illustration depicting their expanded family.
The duo had previously shared their excitement about the impending arrival of their daughter, affectionately named MM Puli.
Congratulations to the couple!
Announcement
Lakshmi shared family's joy on social media
Lakshmi took to Instagram to share her happiness about the new addition to the family.
She posted two images, one of a tigress with her cub and another of a family of four, symbolizing their expanded family.
Her post read, "ANNOUNCEMENT. And just like that, they are four! Blessed by the Gods, a little Goddess has arrived! We are thrilled to announce that Manoj and Mounika have welcomed their much-awaited baby girl, (sic)."
Family joy
Lakshmi on the newborn's resemblance and sibling excitement
Lakshmi also mentioned Dhairav—Mounika's son from a previous marriage who was adopted by Manoj—expressing his delight.
She wrote: "Dhairav is overjoyed as her big brother."
On a humorous note, she also claimed that the newborn resembles her, stating "FYI she looks just like her Atha (aunt). Even if I say so myself."
To note, Manoj tied the knot with Mounika in 2023.
He was previously married to Pranathi Reddy, but they separated in 2019.
Relationship
When Manoj broke silence about his divorce from Reddy
Meanwhile, speaking about his divorce in an interview last year, Manoj revealed, "I was put in a situation where I had to choose between love life and my passion (films)."
"I had a tough time and the same amount of passion and love I gave was not reciprocated...Many a time, I initiated to go there, be there, and do things but I felt uncomfortable."
Meanwhile, Mounika—daughter of late Andhra Pradesh politician Bhuma Nagi Reddy—was previously married to a Bengaluru-based businessman.
Clarification
Earlier, Manchu denied rumors of expecting twins
Earlier this year, there were rumors that the couple was expecting twins.
However, Manoj clarified these speculations in a statement, saying: "My wife is doing well and is in her seventh month of pregnancy, and we eagerly await our newest addition in May. I need to set the record straight; reports of birth of twins is incorrect."
Manoj, who was last seen as a lead in Okkadu Migiladu (2017), is gearing up for a comeback with What The Fish.