Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media announce their debut Hindi movie with Manoj Bajpayee, an adaptation of 'Last Man in Tower'

Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media announce their debut Hindi movie with Manoj Bajpayee, an adaptation of 'Last Man in Tower'

Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media unveiled a five-film slate spanning Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, including its productions and co-productions, marking a new chapter for the studio. It includes Spirit Media’s first Hindi production which is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s acclaimed novel Last Man in Tower, directed by Ben Rekhi and starring Manoj Bajpayee.

This announcement comes ahead of the studio’s first home production release, Kaantha, the Tamil period-noir thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj.

Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media announce their debut Hindi movie with Manoj Bajpayee, an adaptation of 'Last Man in Tower'

Talking about his association with Spirit Media for Kaantha, Dulquer Salmaan said, “I heard the story of Kaantha in 2019 and fell in love instantly. It truly is a labour of love and one of the most special films in my career. The process of partnering with newer creative talent and Rana as a producer has been a really fulfilling experience. Stories like these are rare and few, and I’m just thrilled to have had a chance to work with the team that is as excited about the story as I am.”

“With Kaantha releasing soon, I’m thrilled to announce Spirit’s Hindi production debut with the adaptation of Last Man in Tower. Manoj Bajpayee has played so many iconic roles, and to partner with him on a story like this - we couldn’t have had a better team of collaborators to do our first Hindi film with. With Kaantha, the adaptation of Last Man in Tower, and the other films we’re supporting in different capacities - have all given us a chance to partner with different creative teams – directors, writers and producers. Our goal remains to shape Spirit Media into a creative home for independent producers, a space that nurtures collaboration and storytelling across industries and languages," said Rana Daggubati, Founder of Spirit Media.

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The film adaptation of Last Man in Tower brings together an exceptional team of creative collaborators from across the world to reimagine the story for the screen.

The untitled film delves into the moral compromises that accompany ambition, the fragility of human relationships under pressure, and the shifting fabric of contemporary India.

Talking about the adaptation, director Ben Rekhi said, “Aravind Adiga is one of the greatest writers of our generation, and once again he is ahead of his time. I’m so thrilled to have worked with such incredible collaborators to bring his brilliant book to life.”

“When a book with such depth moves to screen, the responsibility is both meaningful and inspiring. And with Rana Daggubati's studio behind it, there is a strong sense of purpose and backing. Their belief in sincere storytelling gives the film the space and confidence it deserves. Working with Ben Rekhi has been a very rewarding experience. I have been fortunate to work alongside extremely talented co-actors who brought honesty and depth to every moment. It elevated the experience in the truest sense," said Manoj Bajpayee.

Spirit Media’s upcoming line-up spans a dynamic mix of languages and genres. A look at their line up

1. Kaantha (Tamil) – A period noir drama-thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, and co-produced with Wayfarer Films. Set for release on November 14, Kaantha marks one of the year’s most anticipated Tamil releases.

2. Untitled Adaptation of Last Man in Tower (Hindi) – A drama thriller based on Aravind Adiga’s novel, starring Manoj Bajpayee directed by Ben Rekhi, marking Spirit Media’s first Hindi-language production.

3. Dark Chocolate (Telugu) – A pulpy thriller dark-comedy co-produced with Waltair Productions- one of Spirit Media’s long-time indie collaborators.

4. Psyche Siddharth (Telugu) – A debut feature from a promising new filmmaker, presented and distributed by Spirit Media, underscoring the studio’s support for emerging talent.

5. Premante (Telugu) – A love-comedy-thriller backed by Spirit Media and debut producer Jhanvi Narang.

Spirit Media was founded in 2005 by Rana Daggubati, and it is a new-age media business specializing in original content development and distribution, talent management, creative brand marketing services, and a blockchain-enabled digital content marketplace.