Lakshmi Manchu is a Telugu film actress and producer, who has appeared in Indian and English productions. Daughter of noted film actor Mohan Babu, Lakshmi played supporting roles in noted American sitcoms before venturing back to India by producing films, hosting a talk show and then appearing in acting roles. Lakshmi was born to prominent Telugu actor Dr.Mohan Babu and Nirmala Devi as the eldest of three children in 1977. Her two younger brothers, Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu are leading actors in Telugu films. Lakshmi is married to Andy Srinivasan.Lakshmi has a Bachelor’s degree in Theater from Oklahoma City University, and continued at USC for film production.