Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Vishnu Manchu Restores Father Mohan Babu’s First Car
Vishnu Manchu fixed an old car that once belonged to his father, actor Mohan Babu.
The car is a Premier Padmini, a vintage vehicle.
Manchu said the car was important because it carried family memories.
He carefully restored it so it could be used again.
He shared a video of the finished car online.
The restoration was announced after Manchu celebrated one year of his film Kannappa.
Kannappa stars Manchu as a warrior who becomes a devotee of Lord Shiva.
The film was directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and includes several well-known actors.
Vishnu Manchu restored his father Mohan Babu’s first car, a vintage Premier Padmini.
Manchu said the restored vehicle is ready to return to the roads.
He described the car as a meaningful piece of his family history.
The actor shared a video of the restored car on social media.
Manchu recently marked one year since his pan-Indian film Kannappa was released.
- Who
- Actor and producer Vishnu Manchu restored his father Mohan Babu’s first car.
- What
- A vintage Premier Padmini was restored and is ready to return to the roads.
- When
- Vishnu Manchu announced the restoration on Tuesday; he celebrated Kannappa’s one-year milestone in June this year.
- Where
- The announcement was made on social media; the report is datelined Hyderabad.
- Why
- Manchu said the car represented family history and memories that deserved to be brought back to life.
- Car
- Premier Padmini
- Car’s original owner
- Mohan Babu
- Restored by
- Vishnu Manchu
- Current status
- Ready to hit the roads again
- Announcement
- Manchu shared a restoration video on social media
- Related milestone
- Kannappa recently completed one year since its release