It is heard that Manch Vishnu who was engaged to Veronica is getting a huge amount of 200 crores as marriage gift. Though the marriage is a love marriage, it is heard that the in-laws of Vishnu who happen to be the brother’s family of YS Rajasekhar Reddy are giving the bridegroom 200 cr rupees as marriage gift.
It is also being said that the political entry of Manchu family into Andhra Pradesh state politics has become easy with this marriage which was very difficult for them for the past few years. It is also believed that all the films which will be made on Lakshmi Prasanna Movies banner will be fianacially supported.
Though Vishnu couldnt make any image or impact as hero in telugu films, it seems that he hit a jackpot with his once lover now wife. Congrats Vishnu babu…….
Mohan Babu’ eldest sonVishnu holds a 49 per cent stake in ICL's Hyderabad Heroes team. It cost him more than Rs 10 crore. He's a businessman to the core and he's got his finger in many pies, besides acting. He's got a production house, an animation studio, an institute for training TV crew –– and now he has bought the local ICL team. Actor Vishnu, who is busy shooting for his film Saleem, took time off for an exclusive chat.
Did SRK and Preity inspire you to join the big league of owning a cricket team?
I do agree that SRK and Preity made it easier for me to convince my board of directors or else they would have rubbished it as a weird idea. Being a cricket lover, this was a great opportunity for me to get involved with the sport. Unlike some Bollywood stars, I am happy to own the home team and it gives me a sense of pride. Likewise, our league is in no way inferior to other leagues. Initially, I did have some doubts about the league but jam-packed stadiums and the overwhelming response changed my view. Right now, our team is well-placed with four wins out of five to reserve our quarter-final berth. The finals would be a great event to watch out for, irrespective of the teams participating in it.
Do you like to influence team composition? Also how do you justify the new amalgamation of cricket and cinema?
I would leave the choice of team composition to the captain and coach. I believe it's their prerogative. I will be involving myself in designing marketing strategies and as an ambassador to fetch maximum mileage for our team. I don't think there is anything wrong in cricket and cinema coming together, since glamour does add to the brand value. But beyond that, it's real talent that triumphs.
How does it feel to give up on bachelorhood now that you are engaged?
It is yet to sink in but I am happy that our long courtship has been formally solemnised by our parents. Viranica hails from USA and is a business graduate and also a jewellery designer. Despite belonging to contrasting professions, we are making an effort to understand each other. Marriage will happen sometime next year, once I finish my next film Saleem. According to my sister, the marriage is going to be a big celebration. That seems to be true as she is busy shopping, while my friends are busy chalking out plans for various post marriage parties!
How do you strike work-life balance? And, how does Viranica react to your on-screen romances?
I don’t think it’s too difficult to maintain a work-life balance. Twenty four hours are enough. I am a bit apprehensive how Viranica will now react when she sees me cosying up with pretty actresses on-screen. With my next co-star being Ileana, it will be tough (chuckles)! I am quite involved in my businesses, and I am equally excited about a plum film project.
Actor Vishnu Babu and Veronica Reddy’s engagement (the former actor Mohan Babu’s son and the latter is CM Y. Rajashekar Reddy’s neice) has been fixed for October 19. A grand function is being organised at Taj Krishna. Mohan Babu seems to have gotten over his initial reservations about the match. He’s now going overboard in inviting all his T’wood friends, politicians and Rajinikanth for the engagement. He’s planned a series of dinner parties too prior to the engagement. The CM’s family has been told of all the functions that they must attend. Just one question though: Among south Indians, it’s the bride’s family that foots the bill for the engagement and wedding. In this case, since Mohan Babu is planning everything, is he footing the bill?
Speaking on the occassion, Vishnu said that he was intrested in cricket from childhood and wanted to make cricket as his career. His father Mohan Babu wanted him to became an actor and so Vishnu had to opt out of cricket to take acting as his career. He also said that he was happy now to invest in ICL because he was going to live his dream of cricket as his business.
Vishnu was presented with a Hyderabad Heroes t-shirt by Kiran Moore and Sanjay Reddy who were also present for the function.
All the best Vishnu for your movies, Think Smart company and now Hyderabad Heroes ICL franchizie……
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