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Manchu Manoj Wishes Director Hanuma Reddy on Birthday, Welcomes Ukrainian Lead

Actor Manchu Manoj shared a behind-the-scenes video and a heartfelt birthday wish for 'David Reddy' director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti on social media. He recently announced that Ukrainian model and actress Maria Riabhoshapka has been cast as the female lead, playing a character named Clara Whitmore. The film is a pan-Indian historical action drama set between 1897 and 1922, centering on a rebellion against the British Empire. Manoj announced the project last year to mark his 21st anniversary in the film industry.

Key Points: Manchu Manoj's David Reddy: BTS, Birthday Wish & Cast Update

  • Manoj shares BTS birthday wish for director
  • Ukrainian actress Maria Riabhoshapka cast as female lead
  • Film is a historical action drama set from 1897-1922
  • Story revolves around India's freedom struggle against British
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Manchu Manoj tells 'David Reddy' director: Keep roaring, keep creating!

Manchu Manoj shares BTS video for 'David Reddy', wishes director Hanuma Reddy a happy birthday, and welcomes Ukrainian actress Maria Riabhoshapka as the female lead.

"Watching you stay true to your thought and craft while building such a powerful Pan India story is truly inspiring. - Manchu Manoj"

Hyderabad, March 7

Actor Manchu Manoj, who plays the lead in director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti's eagerly awaited period action drama 'David Reddy', has now shared a BTS video clip of the director at work on the sets of the film and penned a post wishing him a happy birthday.

Taking to his X timeline to share the BTS video, actor Manchu Manoj wrote, "Happy Birthday @itshanumareddy garu !! To the passionate director who is bringing the fierce world of #DavidReddy into reality with his vision and conviction. Watching you stay true to your thought and craft while building such a powerful Pan India story is truly inspiring. Wishing you a year filled with bigger frames, greater success and the cinematic magic that only you can create. Keep roaring. Keep creating."

It may be recalled that on Friday, the actor had announced that Ukrainian model and actress Maria Riabhoshapka would play the female lead in the film and disclosed that she played a character called Clara Whitmore in the film.

Actor Manchu Manoj, who accorded a warm welcome to Maria Riabhoshapka, took to his Instagram page to pen a welcome post. He wrote, "The intense world of #DavidReddy welcomes its leading lady - Maria Riabhoshapka on board as Clara Whitmore. Her love is War. Excited to see her bring this character to life with grace, depth, and fire. A grand Pan Indian historical action drama where valor meets destiny, and every character carries the weight of epic storytelling. @maria_riaboshapka #DavidReddy #MariaRyaboshapka."

It may be recalled that Manchu Manoj had announced the title of this film as 'David Reddy' in August last year on the occasion of completing 21 years in the film industry. The actor had disclosed that this film would be a historical action drama.

Taking to his social media timelines to pen a lengthy post to express gratitude to all those who had supported him and enabled him to reach the milestone in his film career, Manchu Manoj had said, "With a heart full of gratitude... Today marks 21 years of my journey in cinema. I feel truly blessed to be still doing what I love. And with the same love and hope, sharing my 21st film titled #DavidReddy."

"A raw, intense, high-octane historical action drama set between 1897 to 1922, brought to life by the visionary Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti garu, and supported by Velvet Soul Motion Pictures. Thank you for standing by me all these years. Humbled and excited for what's ahead. #MM21 #MM," he had said then.

Manchu Manoj also shared a poster along with the announcement. The poster had the caption, "Born in the Madras Presidency, Raised in Delhi. Now, shaking the British empire. Rebellion begins...". The caption gave the impression that the story of the film would revolve around India's struggle for freedom.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting choice for the female lead. A Ukrainian actress playing Clara Whitmore. I hope the character is written well and isn't just a decorative piece. Our freedom struggle stories have so many strong Indian women, would have loved to see one of them highlighted. But let's see! 🤞
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Rohit P
Manoj's dedication is inspiring. 21 years in the industry and still taking on challenging roles like this. The BTS video shows great camaraderie with the director. Telugu cinema is really pushing the envelope with pan-India historical dramas. All the best for #DavidReddy!
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Sarah B
As someone who loves Indian history, I'm cautiously optimistic. The period from 1897-1922 is so rich. I just hope the research is thorough. Sometimes these films take too many creative liberties for the sake of "high-octane" action. Fingers crossed for a balanced narrative.
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Vikram M
"Born in Madras Presidency, raised in Delhi" - that's a cool backstory for a protagonist. It connects South and North India, which is perfect for a pan-India film. The team seems passionate. Hoping for a great theatrical experience. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have a concern. The title 'David Reddy' sounds more like a modern name than a historical figure from that era. It breaks the immersion a bit. But maybe there's a story reason. The core idea is powerful though. Wishing Hanuma Reddy garu a very happy birthday!

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