On the occasion of his birthday on Tuesday, Manchu Manoj officially announced his new project, Rakshak, a crime investigation thriller. The film is being directed by debutant Naveen Kolli and produced under the banner of Srinidhi Creations. 

The title poster was released, featuring Manchu Manoj in a serious avatar, accompanied by the tagline, “The hidden truth is never hidden forever.”

Rakshak will feature Manoj in the role of a police officer, marking a return to lead roles in a new phase of his acting career. The announcement comes as Manoj will be seen in key roles in Bhairavam and Mirai. The actor’s portrayal in Rakshak is billed to be intense, in line with the film’s genre.

The makers have touted the film as an investigative crime drama and stated that it will offer a tense, engaging experience for audiences. Further details regarding the film’s cast and production schedule are expected to be shared soon by the team. Meanwhile his next, Bhairavam, also starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Nara Rohith, is hitting screens on May 30.