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 ==