At a time when many young stars prefer doing larger-than-life roles, Manchu Manoj is focusing on comic roles to entertain the audience.

If sources are to be believed, the actor will be seen in a boy-next-door role in a film titled Mr Nokia. "It is a laugh riot. Manoj is set to take the audience on a fun ride with this movie. He is thrilled about," circles close to him say.

Confirming this, producer D S Rao said, "Our film is a roaring romantic comedy with loads of entertainment and Manoj has done a fabulous job." 

Manchu Manoj is doing risky action fights in Mr Nokia, according to Rao. The film, being directed by Anil Krishna, recently shot for a fight sequence at the Ramoji Film City's railway station. Kruthi Karbanda and Sana Khan are the female leads.