Kaushal Manda is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Telugu language films and TV serials.
Career
Acting Manda made his debut as a child artist in 1982–1983 with Telugu TV serial Evanni Chedanunchu. Then he participated in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 1998 and became one of the top 6 finalists in the show. He made a lead role in Gemini TV's blockbuster show Chakravakam (2003-2008). He won the Nandi Award for the Best TV Actor in 2003 for his role as Sagar in Chakravakam. He was the host for Gemini TV's popular dance show Dance Baby Dance in 2005. He also made a role in Gemini TV's Devatha (2010-2013). He did a lead role in Zee Telugu's Suryavamsham serial from 2017 to 2019. He was a contestant and the winner of Star Maa's reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu 2.
He made his film debut with a supporting role in Mahesh Babu's debut film, Rajakumarudu, in 1999 and also played a role in Prabhas's film Mr. Perfect (2011). He appeared in 85 films and 38 serials. Manda continued his modelling career and appeared in many commercial ads. He started his own model management and ad film company, The Looks Productions in 1999.
Politics Kaushal Manda joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in November 2019.
Television Year Title Role Channel Notes 1982-1985Evanni Chedanunchu Child Artist Doordarshan 1998Grasim Mr. India Top 6 Contestants 2003- 2008 Chakravakam SagarGemini TV 2005- 2010 Dance Baby Dance Host Gemini TV 2010- 2013DevathaGemini TV 2011 No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam Vikram Gemini TV 2013- 2014 Brindavanam Zee Telugu 2017- 2020Suryavamsham Adishankar Zee Telugu winner of super serial championship 2018 Bigg Boss Telugu 2Winner Star Maa 2020 Agni SakshiRathod Star Maa2021–presentIshmart jodi 2ContestantStar Maa
Filmography Films
Year Film Role(s) Notes Ref1999RajakumaruduDebut 2000Badri BachiSpecial Branch Officer2001Sampangi Abhishek's friend Akasa Veedhilo TerroristManasantha NuvveEve teaser2002Sreeram Sreeram's friendSiva Rama Raju Nee SnehamMadhav's Friend 2003Jodi No. 1 RaviOttesi CheputunnaEve teaserAayudham Shravan Kumar Charminar 2004Love TodayKaushalVenkyNenunnanuOkatavudhuamGurunadhanLead role2005Anukokunda Oka Roju Rowdy Teenager2006Asadhyudu College student 2008Mukhbiir Hindi film2009 Drona Pub emcee Naa Style Veru Praveen 2010Comedy ExpressMaheshAnaganaga Oka Aranyam 2011Mr. Perfect Priya's cousin Nenu Naa RakshasiRajesh2012Daruvu Goon in Pub 2022Athanu Ame Priyudu2025Kannappa Maali
Advertisements
Kaushal's ad campaigns are done under his marketing communication agency, "The Looks Productions" Model for Babaji Boxer, Grasim, Giordani, Aparna Sarovar, Vijaya Textiles, IKEA, Oakwood Hotels, M&S, Linen Club, Linen Vogue, RS Bros, South India Shopping Mall, and Visakha Dairy
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