A Female Director Reminiscent of the 'Oy!' Heroine... Who Is She? And What Is Her Background?

At a time when the influence of female directors in the film industry is on the rise, Manasa Sharma—hailing from the Srikakulam district—has become a hot topic of discussion. Having directed the film Rakasa, produced by Niharika Konidela, she captured everyone's attention with her appearance at the movie's pre-release event. Netizens are flooding the comments section, drawing comparisons between her and Shamili, the actress who starred in the movie Oy!.

Manasa Sharma began her career as a writer, gained experience through short films, and made her directorial debut in 2024 with Bench Life, released on Sony LIV. Now, she is set to appear before audiences once again with Rakasa. While she is currently trending on social media for her simple look, innocent charm, and traditional Telugu persona, there is growing curiosity as to whether she will emerge as a true trendsetter with this film.