# Release of Last Man in Tower film

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-last-man-in-tower-film
> Updated: 2026-09-23T11:36:23.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The film ‘Last Man in Tower’, an adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s novel, is scheduled for theatrical release in India on September 11. Directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Spirit Media, the story follows a retired schoolteacher, Masterji, whose resistance to community wishes sparks conflict. The production marks the first Hindi-language feature film for the Hyderabad-based Spirit Media and the first on-screen pairing of actors Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani.

During promotional events in Mumbai, lead actors Manoj Bajpayee and Divya Dutta discussed their roles. Bajpayee, portraying Yogesh Mishra, noted that he studied the original novel to better understand the depiction of Mumbai’s redevelopment. He emphasized prioritizing character depth and nuance over the specific age he portrays. Bajpayee further described his character as being obsessed with being perceived as the ‘good man’ or the ‘bigger person’ within his family, noting that this drive to maintain a moral image often led the character to ignore his immediate family.

Divya Dutta, playing Mrs. Sangeeta Puri, described her character as a complex individual shaped by family communication gaps and personal challenges. The film features a screenplay by Sooni Taraporevala and Hindi dialogues by Juhi Chaturvedi.

## Claims

- Actors prioritize character depth and layers over the specific age they portray on screen. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The actor read the novel 'Last Man in Tower' to better understand the novelist's perspective on Mumbai redevelopment. (single source)
- Bajpayee portrays Yogesh Mishra, a retired schoolteacher involved in a community redevelopment conflict. (single source)
- Divya Dutta plays Mrs. Sangeeta Puri, a character shaped by complex personal circumstances. (single source)
- 'Last Man in Tower' is directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Spirit Media. (single source)
- The film is scheduled for release on September 11. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Manoj Bajpayee discusses character motivations in ‘Last Man in Tower’

Actor Manoj Bajpayee discusses his role in ‘Last Man in Tower’, portraying a man whose obsession with being a ‘good person’ impacts his family amidst a Mumbai redevelopment conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoj-bajpayee-discusses-character-motivations-in-last-man-in-tower

### 2026-09-04: Manoj Bajpayee discusses upcoming film Last Man in Tower

Manoj Bajpayee and Divya Dutta discuss their roles in the upcoming film ‘Last Man in Tower’, emphasizing character depth and the complexities of the story set against Mumbai's redevelopment.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoj-bajpayee-discusses-upcoming-film-last-man-in-tower

### 2026-08-27: Last Man in Tower film set for September 11 release

The film ‘Last Man in Tower’, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani, is set for an Indian theatrical release on September 11. It is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s novel produced by Spirit Media.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/last-man-in-tower-film-set-for-september-11-release

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