Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Last Man in Tower’ Sets September Indian Release From Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
“Last Man in Tower”, a film adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s novel, will be released in Indian cinemas on 11 September, with its first teaser now unveiled. Directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, it is notable as Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani’s first film together and as Spirit Media’s first Hindi-language feature.
The drama follows a retired teacher, Masterji, whose refusal to accept a proposed change brings him into conflict with his community and exposes neighbours’ competing compromises. Divya Dutta and Sukant Goel also star; Sooni Taraporevala wrote the screenplay, Juhi Chaturvedi the Hindi dialogue, and Govind Vasantha composed the music.
In short
- Bajpayee and Irani star together for the first time.
- The Adiga adaptation opens in India on 11 September.
- It is Spirit Media’s first Hindi feature.
Explained simply
Aravind Adiga’s novel Last Man in Tower is the source for a film about life in a Mumbai apartment block. Its central character, Masterji, is a retired teacher whose neighbours face a proposed change to their building and disagree over what to do.
The story explores how people in the same community can make different choices when their homes and interests are at stake. The film brings Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani together for the first time, and is the first Hindi-language feature from Spirit Media, the company founded by actor and producer Rana Daggubati.
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