Manav Kaul made his acting debut in the Hindi film industry with the fantasy movie 'Jajantaram Mamantaram' in 2003, and his performance in the film received widespread acclaim. He then went on to play the role of a right-wing politician in the critically acclaimed Hindi drama 'Kai Po Che!' in 2013, which was set in Gujarat. The film showcased his exceptional acting skills and earned him recognition within the industry. In 2014, he appeared in the movie 'City Lights', further solidifying his position as a talented actor.
Manav's portrayal of a character in 'Tumhari Sulu' opposite Vidya Balan was a major talking point, both within the industry and among audiences. He then appeared in the Netflix series 'Ghoul' alongside Radhika Apte, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. In 2019, he played an important role in Sujoy Ghosh's 'Badla', which featured Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan. He also headlined ALT Balaji's 'The Verdict State v/s Nanavati' as Kawas Nanvati and made a guest appearance in Anubhav Sinha's critically acclaimed film 'Thappad' starring Taapsee Pannu.
In 2021, Manav started the year with the critically acclaimed Zee5 film 'Nailpolish', which received widespread acclaim. His performance in the film was highly praised, with many considering him a strong contender for acting awards. He followed this up with Subhash Kapoor's 'Madam Chief Minister', in which he starred alongside Richa Chaddha. He also appeared in the Saina Nehwal biopic alongside Parineeti Chopra and in the Netflix anthology film 'Ajeeb Dastaans', where he stole the scene with his powerful performance.
This year, Manav has had several major releases, including the Netflix original series 'Finding Anamika', in which he will be seen opposite Madhuri Dixit.