Telugu actress Sumaya Reddy is all set to make her debut as a producer, writer, and lead actress with the upcoming film Dear Uma, slated for release on April 18.

The film stars Prithvi Amber in the male lead role. While Nagesh took charge as the line producer, Nithin Reddy served as the executive producer. The film’s screenplay, dialogues, and direction were helmed by Sai Rajesh Mahadev. Acclaimed cinematographer Raj Thota brought his visual expertise to the project, and popular music composer Radhan crafted the soundtrack.

As part of the film's promotional activities, Sumaya Reddy shared her journey and experiences behind the making of Dear Uma with media persons.

Sumaya Reddy said she is from Anantapur and began her career in modelling before transitioning into films. She said she has been passionate about cinema since her childhood. She said ‘Initially, I assumed filmmaking would be easy, but I quickly realized it’s a far more demanding journey than it appeared.’

‘During the COVID-19 lockdown, I had a recurring dream every single day—it felt almost like it was haunting me. That dream eventually became the foundation for Dear Uma. This story comes from a deeply personal space and is crafted to resonate with audiences on many levels,’ said the actress.

She said ‘we first approached a few Telugu actors, but for various reasons, things didn't work out. When we narrated the story to Prithvi Amber, he connected with it instantly. Despite being a part of a new production house, he did not hesitate, he came on board purely for the story.’