Manasa Sharma

Director

Biography

Manasa Sharma is an Indian screenwriter and director who primarily works in the Telugu entertainment industry. She has steadily built a reputation as a promising creative talent with a strong interest in character-driven storytelling and contemporary narratives. Over the years, she has been associated with a number of Telugu projects as a writer and director, gradually earning recognition for her fresh approach to storytelling. Manasa Sharma gained wider attention with the Telugu web series Bench Life, which she wrote and directed. Produced by Niharika Konidela under the banner Pink Elephant Pictures, the series marked her directorial debut and introduced her as a noteworthy new-age filmmaker in Telugu OTT space. The show, which premiered in 2024, was appreciated for its relatable corporate backdrop and modern narrative style. She has also been credited as a writer for projects such as Oka Chinna Family Story and Itllu Arjuna, showcasing her growing presence as a storyteller in the industry. Following her OTT debut, Manasa Sharma stepped into feature filmmaking with her first Telugu comedy-horror film Raakaasaa (also spelled Rakasa), which was produced under the same banner, Pink Elephant Pictures. The film was backed by Niharika Konidela and featured a youthful horror-comedy setup, further highlighting Manasa’s versatility as a filmmaker. The film was released in theatres on April 3, 2026, and received attention for introducing Manasa Sharma as a fresh directorial voice in Telugu cinema. Industry circles and media coverage around the film also highlighted the confidence shown in her talent by the production team, especially as one of the emerging filmmakers being backed by Pink Elephant Pictures.