Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Manoj Bajpayee’s Last Man in Tower Set for September 11
Last Man in Tower is a new film based on Aravind Adiga’s novel.
It will arrive in Indian theatres on September 11.
Manoj Bajpayee plays Masterji, a retired schoolteacher.
Masterji does not agree with the choices being made by people in his community.
His decision makes neighbours think about their homes, families and values.
Ben Rekhi directed the film.
Rana Daggubati’s company, Spirit Media, presents and produces it.
The movie also includes Divya Dutta, Boman Irani and Sukant Goel.
It is Spirit Media’s first Hindi feature film.
The film adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Last Man in Tower will release in Indian theatres on September 11.
Manoj Bajpayee plays Masterji, a retired schoolteacher whose resistance creates conflict with his community.
Ben Rekhi directed the film, which is presented and produced by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media.
Sooni Taraporevala wrote the screenplay, while Juhi Chaturvedi wrote the Hindi-language dialogue.
The film is Spirit Media’s first Hindi feature production and also features Divya Dutta, Boman Irani and Sukant Goel.
- Who
- Manoj Bajpayee leads the cast as Masterji; Ben Rekhi directs, and Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media presents and produces the film. Divya Dutta, Boman Irani and Sukant Goel are also mentioned as cast members.
- What
- A film adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s novel Last Man in Tower.
- When
- The film is scheduled for release on September 11; the makers announced the date on Thursday.
- Where
- Indian theatres.
- Why
- The story explores community, family, resistance and difficult choices when people are offered an opportunity to change their lives.
- Release date
- September 11
- Source material
- Aravind Adiga’s novel Last Man in Tower
- Director
- Ben Rekhi
- Lead role
- Manoj Bajpayee as Masterji
- Producer and presenter
- Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media
- Screenplay
- Sooni Taraporevala
- Hindi dialogue
- Juhi Chaturvedi
- Production milestone
- Spirit Media’s first Hindi feature production
