Manoj Manchu hails wife Mounika’s entrepreneurial journey as Namasthe World signs MoU with AP Govt.
Telugu actor Manchu Manoj has expressed pride in his wife, Mounika Bhuma Manchu, as her venture Namasthe World signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government during the 31st CII Partnership Summit, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion plans

Congratulating Mounika, who serves as the Founder and CEO of Namasthe World, Manoj credited her five years of dedication and entrepreneurship for the company's progress. The latest agreement comes within three weeks of the company's first MoU signed in Tirupati, reflecting its growing engagement with the Andhra Pradesh government.
"Proud of you, Mounika. Five years of building Namasthe World as its Founder and CEO have brought us here. You deserve the credit for bringing us this far," Manoj wrote in an emotional social media post.
During the summit, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, alongside Madhav, launched the company's calendar. Representatives of Namasthe World also presented their toys to the Union Minister, showcasing the company's efforts to combine traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary entertainment and technology.
The venture aims to collaborate with artisans, weavers and women working in the handloom and textile sectors across Andhra Pradesh. Its broader vision involves introducing Indian culture, traditional crafts and indigenous stories to children through toys, animation, films, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Manoj thanked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, government officials, the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board and the Confederation of Indian Industry for supporting the initiative. He also acknowledged the contributions of artisans, weavers, business partners and the Namasthe World team.
In a particularly personal message, the actor expressed gratitude to those who had supported him during difficult phases of his life.
"To everyone who stood by me through my quiet years, thank you. I haven't forgotten," he wrote.
Expressing his commitment to supporting Mounika's entrepreneurial ambitions, Manoj added, "There's a lot of work ahead. I'm grateful to stand beside Mounika and do my part."
The development highlights the growing opportunities for integrating Andhra Pradesh's traditional handloom and handicraft industries with emerging sectors such as animation, children's entertainment and technology-driven products.
For Mounika Bhuma Manchu, the agreement represents another step towards building Namasthe World into a platform that connects India's cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship with younger generations.