Manoj Bajpayee's 'Last Man in Tower' Film Adaptation Set for September Release
The film "Last Man in Tower," directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media, is set to release in Indian theatres on September 11, 2026. Adapted by Sooni Taraporevala from Aravind Adiga's bestselling novel, the story follows Masterji, a retired schoolteacher played by Manoj Bajpayee, whose resistance to community changes strains relationships. The ensemble cast includes Boman Irani and Divya Dutta. The film explores themes of community, family, and personal convictions amid change.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18, hindustantimes, thetelegraph, httpswwwoutlookindiacom. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 27 Aug, 07:50 am. Other outlets followed.