Telugu star Manchu Manoj turned social‑media buzz into a real‑life service drive on Saturday, when he and his team rolled up their sleeves at the Dasari Narayana Rao Memorial in Hyderabad. The legendary director’s tomb had been trending online for days after videos showed it littered with trash, prompting a wave of public outrage. Responding to the outcry, Manoj posted a promise on his Instagram story that he would personally clean the site.
True to his word, the actor arrived at the memorial early Saturday morning, accompanied by a handful of crew members. Armed with gloves, dustbins and a determination to set a precedent, they swept away heaps of garbage that had accumulated over the years. “Seeing the deteriorated state of the memorial broke my heart,” Manoj said to the cameras. “I’ve been a fan of Dasari for three years, and I couldn’t stand to see this place ignored any longer.”
The clean‑up was captured on video and quickly went viral, earning thumbs‑up from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Local MLA Kale Yaddy also joined the effort, laying a wreath and paying respects alongside Manoj. The star explained that the original plan was to attend Dasari’s birth‑anniversary ceremony, but after seeing the mess, he and his team diverted their schedule to restore the site.
Manoj’s initiative has sparked a broader conversation about preserving cultural landmarks, with many urging municipalities to maintain such heritage sites. The actor hopes his actions will inspire others in the industry to take similar responsibility. As the sun set over the freshly cleaned memorial, Manoj posted a final message: “Let’s keep our legends’ resting places as dignified as their legacies.”
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