Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily Entertainment GuideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Biography
IMDbPro

Manibabu Karanam

  • Writer
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Script and Continuity Department
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Manibabu Karanam is a multifaceted professional with a diverse career journey that seamlessly blends business acumen and creative prowess. With an MBA, Manibabu Karanam spent six years as an HR executive before transitioning into storytelling. Manibabu Karanam made a remarkable debut in cinema with the movie "SAVYASACHI" in 2017, contributing significantly to the story and taking charge of the dialogue writing. This marked the beginning of a prolific journey in the film industry. In 2019, Manibabu Karanam lent their talents to the web series "THE GRILL" and "Black & White," showcasing versatility in crafting compelling screenplays and dialogues. The year 2021 saw Manibabu Karanam significantly contributing to the film "LAKSHYA". In 2022, "KARTHIKEYA2" brought him fame for his dialogues & his work in the screenplay, demonstrating their ability to weave engaging narratives. As a Chief Associate Director, Manibabu Karanam has played a pivotal role in every film they've been involved in, ensuring a seamless synergy between creative vision and execution. The upcoming movie "EAGLE" (2024), featuring Ravi Teja and directed by Karthik Gattamneni under People Media Factory, showcases Manibabu Karanam continued dedication to delivering captivating dialogues and screenplays. Notably, Manibabu Karanam is also at the helm of the dialogue and screenplay for the upcoming film "MIRAI," starring Teja Sajja, demonstrating a commitment to shaping the future of cinematic storytelling. Manibabu Karanam is a testament to the convergence of business acumen and artistic flair, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with each project they undertake.
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Add photos, demo reels
  • View contact info at IMDbPro
    • More at IMDbPro
      • Contact info
      • Agent info

    Known for

    Srinivasa Reddy, Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran, and Harsha Chemudu in Karthikeya 2 (2022)
    Karthikeya 2
    7.9
    • Writer
    • 2022
    Mirai (2025)
    Mirai
    • Writer
    • 2025
    Ravi Teja in Eagle (2024)
    Eagle
    5.9
    • Writer
    • 2024
    Madhavan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, and Nidhhi Agerwal in Savyasachi (2018)
    Savyasachi
    5.3
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 2018

    Credits

    Edit
    IMDbPro

    Writer



    • Mirai
      • dialogue
      • In Production
      • 2025



    • Ravi Teja in Eagle (2024)
      Eagle
      5.9
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Srinivasa Reddy, Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran, and Harsha Chemudu in Karthikeya 2 (2022)
      Karthikeya 2
      7.9
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Naga Shaurya in Lakshya (2021)
      Lakshya
      5.4
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Maira Doshi, Harsha Chemudu, and Santosh Sobhan in The Grill (2019)
      The Grill
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2019–2021

    Second Unit or Assistant Director



    • Madhavan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, and Nidhhi Agerwal in Savyasachi (2018)
      Savyasachi
      5.3
      • associate director
      • 2018

    Script and Continuity Department



    • Madhavan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, and Nidhhi Agerwal in Savyasachi (2018)
      Savyasachi
      5.3
      • script assistance
      • 2018

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.