{{short description|Film actor}} {{Infobox person | name = Shreyas Manju | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|04|05|df=yes}} | birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India | other_names = | occupation = {{ubl|Actor|}} | father = K. Manju | mother = | years_active = 2019–present }}
'''Shreyas Manju''' is an Indian film actor who works in the Kannada film industry. He is the son of producer K. Manju and made his acting debut with ''Padde Huli'' (2019). Known for his youthful energy and versatility, Shreyas has acted in action and romantic dramas and is considered one of Sandalwood’s promising young talents.
== Early life == Born on 5 April 1994 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Shreyas grew up in a family deeply connected to cinema. His father, K. Manju, is a well-known producer in the Kannada film industry. Shreyas trained at the Satyanand Acting Institute in Vizag and is skilled in gymnastics, taekwondo, and parkour. He later pursued advanced filmmaking and acting courses in Chicago and the New York Film Academy to enhance his craft.
== Career == Shreyas<ref>{{cite news|title=Shreyas K Manju plays a carefree guy in Padde Huli|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/shreyas-k-manju-plays-a-carefree-guy-in-padde-huli-729577.html|publisher=The Times of India|date=19 April 2019}}</ref> made his debut in Kannada film industry with the movie ''Padde Huli'' (2019).<ref>{{cite news|title=Shreyas Manju turns out to be true fan of vishnuvardhan|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/sep/12/shreyas-manju-turns-out-to-be-true-fan-of-vishuvardhan-7859.html|publisher=Cinema Express|date=12 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shreyas Manju I didn't talk to anybody while shooting my scenes for paddehuli|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/apr/15/shreyas-manju-i-didnt-talk-to-anybody-while-shooting-my-scenes-for-paddehuli-11061.html|publisher=Cinema Express|date=15 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=I wanted Padde Huli to be my showcase as an all-rounder actor|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-wanted-paddehuli-to-be-my-showcase-as-an-all-rounder-actor/articleshow/68863745.cms|publisher=The Times of India|date=14 April 2019}}</ref> directed by Guru Deshpande.<ref>{{cite news|title=Acting is about finding yourself Shreyas manju|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/jan/24/acting-is-about-finding-yourself-shreyas-manju-1762335.html|publisher=New Indian Express|date=24 January 2018}}</ref> playing a passionate college student. The film was well-received and established him as a promising newcomer.
He followed this with ''Raana'' (2022), an action drama directed by Nanda Kishore , where he played the titular role. In 2025, he starred in ''Vishnu Priya'', a romantic drama directed by V. K. Prakash, and ''Marutha'', directed by S. Narayan. He is also working on upcoming projects like ''Ondsala Meet Madona'' and ''Dildaar''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shreyas-manju-swings-between-amiable-and-aggressive-in-raana/articleshow/95371500.cms|title=Shreyas Manju swings between amiable and aggressive in Raana|date=November 8, 2022|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Feb/20/with-vishnu-priya-im-sure-ill-take-over-everyones-attention-shreyas-manju|title=With 'Vishnu Priya', I’m sure I’ll take over everyone’s attention: Shreyas Manju|first=Express News|last=Service|date=February 20, 2025|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" |+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |}
*'' All films are in Kannada unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" id="filmography" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Film ! scope="col"|Role(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable"|Notes |- | 2019 | ''Padde Huli'' | Sampath Kumar | |- | 2022 | ''Raana'' | Raana | |- |rowspan="2"| 2025 | ''Vishnu Priya'' | Vishnu | |- | ''Marutha'' | Eeshwar | |- |TBA |''Ondsala Meet Madona'' | | |- |TBA |''Dildaar'' | | |- |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|10445809|Shreyas Manju}}
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