In first half of twentieth century, the last Manyam Zamindar died without a male heir and was succeeded by his son-in-law.
Monsieur Bouloussou Soubramaniam Sastroulou had been Diwan under Manyam Zamindars until his death in 1941.
It is square, symmetrical shape with central door, and straight lines of windows on the first and second floor.
According to one legend, there was a saint's curse on the family that it would languish without a male heir and its glory would fade.
Generally the family of Manyam were staunch followers of the Vaishnava sect of Sanatana Dharma.