Biography

Manoj NS (born Manoj Nirmala Sreedharan) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Behindwoods, one of India's largest and most influential digital media organizations, which clocks over 4 billion monthly views.

An alumnus of SSN Institutions (Distinguished Alumnus Award 2019), Manoj transitioned from a corporate IT career in the United States to revolutionize digital entertainment journalism in India. He makes his feature film directorial debut with the high-profile dance musical Moonwalk (2026), starring Prabhu Deva and featuring the acting debut of Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman. Known for his "positivity-first" approach, Manoj’s creative vision focuses on family-friendly, high-energy cinema.