While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film Chakram caught sight of her photographs from a dance performance, the role ultimately didn't materialize.
Undeterred, Manju made her official television debut in the second season of the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya on Mazhavil Manorama.
This platform proved instrumental in securing her first television acting role, a character in the popular comedic sitcom Marimayam on the same channel.
[1][2] Manju continued to flourish in the sitcom genre, appearing in shows like Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi.
[3] In 2020, Manju participated in the highly popular reality show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) on Asianet.