Naga Manikanta (నాగ మణికంత) is an Indian actor and model from Andhra Pradesh, currently based in Hyderabad. He showed a keen interest in performing arts from childhood, participating in school and college cultural events, and trained as a dancer alongside his acting ambitions. He worked as a model before transitioning to short films and web content for Infinitum Media. He made his television debut with a role in the Star Maa serial Kasthuri (2024) and appeared in the web series Priya Swagatham Krishna (2024). He entered Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 in September 2024 from Day 1. Inside the house, he frequently spoke about his family, including his wife and daughter living in the United States. He voluntarily walked out of the house in Week 7 (Day 48), citing personal reasons and his desire to reunite with his family, finishing fifteenth overall.
Telugu serial Kasthuri (Star Maa, 2024); web series Priya Swagatham Krishna (2024); short films for Infinitum Media; voluntarily walking out of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 in Week 7 (2024).