Manasi Sudhir Age: Height, Weight, Biography, Family, Career, Husband, Career, Net Worth and More

Manasi Sudhir is a famous Indian actress, professional classical dancer and singer. Manasi is famous for her roles in films like Kantara, Ramya Chaitrakal and Ammana Mane. Manasi is a prominent part of the Kannada entertainment industry; also playing an important part in the Tulu entertainment industry. Apart from being an actress, Manasi is also a professional Bharatnatyam dancer; she is the co-director of NrithyaniketanKodavoor. Her creativity and love for performing arts is evident in her performances and on-screen presence.

Manasi Sudhir’s Personal Details

Age of Manasi Sudhir

Manasi Sudhir was born on January 1, 1989. As of 2026, she is 37 years old.

Manasi Sudhir Height and Physical Stats

Manasi is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 60 kg (approx.). Coming from a dance and entertainment background, Manasi maintains a fit physique, measuring 34-32-34 inches. She has beautiful black eyes and curly black hair, that she usually wears in a half-up do or a bun. Her physical appearance compliments her charismatic and calm personality.

Manasi Sudhir Early Life

Manasi Sudhir was born in a Kannada family in Udupi, Karnataka, she was brought up in an environment that focused on discipline, arts and creativity. Manasi’s early exposure to performing arts became the foundation of her later career choices. Initially Manasi focused on pursuing singing as her career and she used to learn Carnatic Music, but a minor accident damaged her vocal cords, forcing her to stop pursuing singing. However, her love for performing arts did not stop there, further motivating her to choose acting and dancing as her creative career choices.

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Manasi Sudhir Family

Manasi was born and raised in a Kannada family, which encouraged her engagement in creative hobbies and love for arts. Manasi’s father, Muraleedhara Upadhya is a retired Kannada professor; encouraging and empowering her since her childhood, Manasi’s father has been the most influential figure in her life. Her mother, Sharada Upadhya has also played an important role in Manasi’s life; she has been the source of constant support throughout Manasi’s journey. Manasi also has a sister named Alaka Jithendra, who is a Yoga instructor. Alka and Manasi share a close sibling bond, supporting each other through thick and thin.

Manasi Sudhir Education

Manasi completed her schooling at T.A. Pai English Medium High School in Udupi. For higher education, she pursued her graduation from Government First Grade College in Thenkanidiyuru, Karnataka. Later Manasi earned her Master of Art degree in English from Poorna Prajna College in Udupi. Her education has played an important role in her understanding of subjectivity, storytelling and emotional depth, that later contributed a lot to her success in her acting and dance career.

Manasi Sudhir Marriage

Manasi is married to Sudhir Rao Kodavoor, the couple tied the knot on June 12, 2006. After marriage, Manasi gave birth to their daughter named Surabhiputti. Sudhir Rao is a dance teacher and is the director of NrithyaniketanKodavoor, Manasi co-directs the institution alongside her husband. Manasi and Sudhir share similar interests and love for performing arts, fostering a bond of mutual understanding and support for each other. Manasi share a loving and caring bond with her husband and daughter. 

Manasi Sudhir Career

Manasi Sudhir has a multi-faceted professional life. While being an actress, she is also a professional Bharatnatyam dancer and Classical Carnatic Vocalist. Manasi’s acting career journey started in 2006; while pursuing her master degree in college, Mansi made her debut with Kannada movie Ramya Chaitrakala. Later she appeared in various Kannada films like Shankara Punyakoti (2009),Ammana Mane (2019) andKatha Sangama (2019). In 2022, Manasi appeared in Rishab Shetty’s Kantara, which was praised by critics and audiences for its unique storytelling. Apart from doing Kannada films, Manasi has also appeared in Tulu films. Her Tulu film debut came with Kancheelda Bale (2011). She also appeared in short films, her first short film was Neralu.

Manasi also used to perform in Carnatic Music concerts; sometimes, she posts her music videos on social media, flaunting her enchanting voice and musical skills. Manasi alongside her husband Sudhir Rao Kodavoor, started her own dance institution named NrithyaniketanKodavoor. Manasi also performs Bharatnatyam at various platforms, sometime she performs alongside her husband, adding on to the charisma of her skills.

Manasi Sudhir on Social Media

Manasi has an active social media profile. She has 122K followers on her Instagram handle, where she posts photoshoots, peek into her personal life, dance and singing videos and family moments. She also has a YouTube channel on her name, that has 174K subscribers.

• Instagram: @manasi_sudhir
• Facebook: @ManasiSudhir

Net Worth of Manasi Sudhir

As of 2026, there are no public records available about Manasi Sudhir’s net worth. However, it is known that her sources of income include stage performance, films, brand endorsements, her dance institution and YouTube monetization.

Interesting Facts

• Manasi Sudhir is an Indian actress, singer and professional Bharatnatyam dancer.
• In an interview, Manasi stated that acting was not a part of her original career plan, it happened to her by surprise.
• Manasi gave her film debut, in Ramya Chaitrakal (2006), at that time she was still pursuing her master degree.
• Manasi co-directs her Dance institute named NrithyaniketanKodavoor, with her husband Sudhir Rao Kodavoor.
• Manasi’s talent was recognised by her father’s friend Jayanti Kaikini, a Kannada poet, who recommended her to act in films.
• Manasi played the role of protagonist’s mother in Rishab Shetty’s hit Kannada film Kantara.
• Manasi has also acted in Tulu films apart from acting in Kannada films.

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