Rocking Star Manchu Manoj’s upcoming pan-India period action film “David Reddy” has announced international actress Maria Riaboshapka as the female lead. The makers revealed the update officially, creating fresh buzz around the ambitious project.
The film is being produced by Nallagangula Venkat Reddy and Bharat Motukuri under the banners of Velvet Soul Motion Pictures and True Radix. It is directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti. Set in the British colonial era, “David Reddy” is being made as a large-scale period action drama and will release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, aiming for a wide pan-India reach.
According to the film team, Maria Riaboshapka will play a crucial role opposite Manchu Manoj. The makers say the on-screen chemistry between Manoj and Maria will be one of the highlights of the movie and is expected to attract audiences across languages.
“David Reddy” revolves around the story of a fearless warrior who rises in rebellion against the British Empire. Manchu Manoj will appear in a completely new and powerful avatar for the film. The glimpses and first-look posters released earlier have already generated strong interest among fans and film lovers. With the film being mounted on a grand scale, expectations are building that it could mark a major comeback for Manoj.
The story is set during the British rule between 1897 and 1920, and the makers are recreating that era with high production values, large sets, and intense action sequences. The film aims to present a gripping action drama combined with historical elements.
Apart from Manchu Manoj and Maria Riaboshapka, the film also features R. Parthiban, Kanchana, and several other prominent actors in important roles.
The technical team includes Ravi Jakkula handling art direction, Haindavi Sudha as costume designer, Supreme Sundar composing the action sequences, Ujwal Kulkarni as editor, and Acharya Venu as the cinematographer. Music for the film is composed by Ravi Basrur, known for his powerful background scores. Kottu Ravikumar is the executive producer, while GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas) is handling publicity.
The story, screenplay, and direction are by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti, while the film is produced by Bharat Motukuri and Nallagangula Venkat Reddy. With its historical backdrop, strong action drama, and international casting, “David Reddy” is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects in Manchu Manoj’s career.