David Reddy: After Bhairavam's success, Manchu Manoj announces a period drama | All details here
David Reddy is Manchu Manoj's new film, which will be directed by Hanuma Reddy. The action drama is set in the British era and will have some pulsating action. Read on to learn more.
Last Updated: 01.49 PM, Aug 06, 2025
Manchu Manoj was once a very popular actor in Telugu cinema and did back-to-back films. However, after divorcing his first wife, he went off track and stayed away from films for over five years. He made a comeback with the action drama Bhairavam, which is now trending on OTTplay Premium.
Manchu Manoj is back with a bang
As the film ended as a decent hit, Manchu Manoj is back in the game and has signed back-to-back projects. One of them, David Reddy, was announced today by Manchu Manoj himself on social media. The poster is designed in a unique style and suggests that Manoj will be playing a powerful soldier in the film.
The caption reads, "Born in the Madras Presidency, raised in Delhi, and now shaking the British Empire." This indicates that the film is set during the British era, likely in the early 1940s.
Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti is directing the film, which is being produced by Motukuri Bharath and Nallagangula Venkat Reddy under the Velvet Soul Motion Pictures banner. Other technicians of the film will be revealed soon, and reports suggest that some popular Telugu actors will be seen in key roles.
Manchu Manoj is known for his action dramas and for choosing scripts with unique content. His fans had been missing such films from him, and now that he is back, Manoj is set to play a never-before-seen character in David Reddy, which is being mounted on a massive scale.
Manchu Manoj to play a biddie in Mirai
In the past, Manoj had also launched an action drama, which was unveiled by Ram Charan. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was shelved after completing its schedule. Manoj says he is now signing films that showcase him in a new avatar.
He will next be seen in Mirai, the upcoming film of HanuMan fame Teja Sajja, where he plays the main villain. Stay tuned for more updates.
FAQs
Q. What is the title of Manchu Manoj's new film?
A. Manchu Maoj's new film has been titled David Reddy, directed by Hanuma Reddy.
Q. What is the story of David Reddy?
A. As per the makers, David Reddy is the story of an Indian soldier who fought against British rule.
Q. What are Manchu Manoj's upcoming films?
A. Manoj will next be seen in David Reddy and Mirai, featuring Teja Sajja
Q. Where to stream Manchu Manoj's Bhairavam?
A. Bhairavam is now available for streaming on Zee5 via OTTplay Premium.