Manchu Manoj wishes director Hanuma Reddy happy birthday on David Reddy sets

A behind-the-scenes birthday tribute just pulled back the curtain on one of Telugu cinema's upcoming pan-Indian period action dramas.

Manchu Manoj celebrates the director's birthday

• Manchu Manoj wished director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti a happy birthday.
• A BTS video from David Reddy's sets accompanied the post.
• Manoj called Yakkanti's vision and conviction truly inspiring.
• David Reddy marks Manoj's 21st film in his career.

Ukrainian actress joins the cast

• Maria Riabhoshapka signed on as the female lead.
• Her character, Clara Whitmore, got announced on Friday.
• Manoj described her role with words like grace and fire.
• Velvet Soul Motion Pictures supports the production.

What David Reddy is about

• The film spans 1897 to 1922 as a historical action drama.
• Madras Presidency and Delhi frame the character's origins.
• British Empire resistance drives the rebellion storyline.
• Manoj announced the title in August, marking 21 career years.