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Manasa Varanasi
Manasa Varanasi Cine Actor

Manasa Varanasi

Cine Actor • Model • Beauty Queen

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Biography

Manasa Varanasi is an Indian actress, model, and former beauty queen who was crowned Femina Miss India World 2020. Born on March 21, 1997, in Hyderabad, Telangana, she transitioned from a successful career in technology and beauty pageants to become a rising star in Telugu and Tamil cinema, gaining widespread acclaim for her role as Mithra in the romantic drama Couple Friendly (2026).

Early Life and Education

Manasa was born to Ravi Shankar and Shailaja in Hyderabad. She moved to Malaysia at a young age due to her father’s job, where she completed her Grade 10 at the Global Indian International School. After returning to India, she pursued a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad. During college, she won the Miss Fresher title in her first year and the Miss Ramp Walk title, hinting at her future in the world of beauty and glamour.

Corporate Career

After graduating, Manasa joined FactSet in Hyderabad as a financial information exchange analyst. She also worked with luxury brands during this period. However, her passion for the spotlight and a desire to make a larger impact led her towards beauty pageants and eventually the entertainment industry.

Miss India 2020 and Miss World 2021

Manasa’s life took a dramatic turn when she was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020 on February 10, 2021, representing the state of Telangana. She was crowned by Suman Rao (Miss World 2019 second runner-up) at the Hyatt Regency, Mumbai. As part of her Miss India journey, she launched a Beauty with a Purpose project advocating for the strengthening of child protection laws in India.

She went on to represent India at the Miss World 2021 pageant held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she reached the top 13 — a commendable achievement on the global stage.

Acting Career

Devaki Nandana Vasudeva (2024)

Manasa made her acting debut in the Telugu film Devaki Nandana Vasudeva (2024), portraying the mythological character Satyabhama. The role marked her transition from the world of beauty pageants to cinema.

Couple Friendly (2026) — The Breakout Hit

Manasa’s breakout role came with Couple Friendly, directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar. She plays Mithra, an independent IT professional navigating the pressures of career, family expectations, and modern love in Chennai. Opposite Santosh Sobhan’s Siva, their on-screen chemistry was widely praised by both audiences and critics.

Released on Valentine’s Day 2026, the film became a commercial and critical success. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on March 13, 2026, available in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, reaching a wider audience across South India.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleType
2024Devaki Nandana VasudevaSatyabhamaFilm
2026Couple FriendlyMithraFilm


மனசா வாரணாசி - வாழ்க்கை வரலாறு

மனசா வாரணாசி, மார்ச் 21, 1997 அன்று ஹைதராபாத், தெலங்கானாவில் பிறந்த இந்திய நடிகை, மாடல் மற்றும் முன்னாள் அழகி. 2020 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஃபெமினா மிஸ் இந்தியா வேர்ல்ட் பட்டத்தை வென்றார், தெலங்கானா மாநிலத்தைப் பிரதிநிதித்துவப்படுத்தினார்.

ரவிசங்கர் மற்றும் ஷைலஜா தம்பதியினரின் மகளாகப் பிறந்த மனசா, சிறு வயதிலேயே மலேசியாவுக்கு குடிபெயர்ந்து குளோபல் இந்தியன் இன்டர்நேஷனல் ஸ்கூலில் பத்தாம் வகுப்பு வரை படித்தார். இந்தியா திரும்பிய பின், ஹைதராபாத்தில் உள்ள வசவி கல்லூரியில் கம்ப்யூட்டர் சயின்ஸ் பி.டெக் பட்டம் பெற்றார்.

மிஸ் வேர்ல்ட் 2021 போட்டியில் இந்தியாவைப் பிரதிநிதித்துவப்படுத்தி, போர்ட்டோ ரிக்கோவின் சான் ஹுவானில் நடைபெற்ற போட்டியில் முதல் 13 இடத்தை அடைந்தார். குழந்தைகள் பாதுகாப்புச் சட்டங்களை வலுப்படுத்துவதற்காக அழகு ஒரு நோக்கத்துடன் என்ற திட்டத்தை தொடங்கினார்.

2024 ஆம் ஆண்டில் தேவகி நந்தன வாசுதேவா திரைப்படத்தில் சத்யபாமா வேடத்தில் நடித்து நடிகையாக அறிமுகமானார். 2026 ஆம் ஆண்டில், அஷ்வின் சந்திரசேகர் இயக்கிய கப்பிள் ஃப்ரெண்ட்லி திரைப்படத்தில் மித்ரா என்ற பாத்திரத்தில் சந்தோஷ் சோபன் உடன் இணைந்து நடித்தார். வாலண்டைன்ஸ் தினத்தன்று வெளியான இப்படம் விமர்சன ரீதியாகவும் வணிக ரீதியாகவும் வெற்றி பெற்று, அமேசான் பிரைம் வீடியோவில் தெலுங்கு, தமிழ் மற்றும் கன்னடத்தில் ஸ்ட்ரீமிங் செய்யப்படுகிறது.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Manasa Varanasi?
Manasa Varanasi is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen born on March 21, 1997, in Hyderabad, Telangana. She was crowned Femina Miss India World 2020 and represented India at Miss World 2021 in Puerto Rico, reaching the top 13. She made her film debut in Devaki Nandana Vasudeva (2024) and gained widespread recognition with the romantic drama Couple Friendly (2026).
What is Manasa Varanasi's role in Couple Friendly?
Manasa plays Mithra, an independent working woman and aspiring IT professional in Chennai who faces parental pressure to get married. When she ends up sharing a living space with Siva (Santosh Sobhan), a bike taxi driver and budding interior designer, their relationship evolves from convenience to genuine love. The film released on Valentine's Day 2026 and became a hit on Amazon Prime Video.
Did Manasa Varanasi win Miss India?
Yes, Manasa Varanasi was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020 on February 10, 2021, representing Telangana. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Suman Rao at the Hyatt Regency, Mumbai. She then represented India at Miss World 2021 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she made it to the top 13.
What is Manasa Varanasi's educational background?
Manasa holds a B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad. She moved to Malaysia at a young age and completed her Grade 10 at the Global Indian International School before returning to India. After graduation, she worked as a financial information exchange analyst at FactSet in Hyderabad before pursuing modelling and acting.
What are Manasa Varanasi's upcoming movies?
Manasa Varanasi made her acting debut in Devaki Nandana Vasudeva (2024) and starred in the critically acclaimed Couple Friendly (2026), which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. She is expected to take on more leading roles in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
How old is Manasa Varanasi?
Manasa Varanasi was born on March 21, 1997, making her 28 years old as of 2026.

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Quick Facts

  • Full Name Manasa Varanasi
  • Date of Birth 1997-03-21
  • Place of Birth Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Known For Cine Actor, Model, Beauty Queen

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