His most recent film, Bhaiyya Ji is presently showing in theatres. In 1994, Manoj made his screen debut in a supporting role in Shekhar Kapur's dacoit film Bandit Queen. Manoj made an additional appearance in the movie Drohkal that same year.

Actor Vaibhav Tatwawadi who predominantly worked in Marathi entertainment industry, gained popularity among the pan-India audience by playing the character of Chimaji Appa in Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Bajirao Mastani'