Ramya Krishnan Turns Kamala Reddy

The makers of director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti's eagerly awaited period action drama 'David Reddy, featuring actor Manchu Manoj in the lead, on Tuesday revealed actress Ramya Krishnan's ferocious look in the film and disclosed that she played a character called Kamala Reddy in it.

The makers chose to release Ramya Krishnan's first look poster from the film on a day the actress celebrated her birthday.

Taking to his social media timelines to share Ramya Krishnan's first look poster in the film, actor Manchu Manoj wrote, "One look. The entire frame belongs to her. Happy Birthday to the phenomenal @meramyakrishnan garu! Your presence, your fire, your command over a scene… an absolute privilege to share the screen with you!"

He went on to add, "Celebrating you today by introducing our ferocious KAMALA REDDY to the world, from the world of David Reddy. Just wait till you see her in action. #DavidReddy #KamalaReddy #HBDRamyaKrishnan #RamyaKrishnan #ManojManchu."

For the unaware, the makers of the film have already disclosed that Ukrainian model and actress Maria Riabhoshapka plays a character called Clara Whitmore in the film.

Director Hanuma Reddy, while welcoming Maria Riabhoshapka on board the film earlier this year, had shared her poster on his Instagram page and said, "Her love isn’t soft… it’s ruthless. Welcome to the Brutal Era."

Actor Manchu Manoj, who plays the lead in the film, too had accorded a warm welcome to Maria Riabhoshapka.

Taking to his Instagram page to pen a welcome post, he had said, "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.