2026 · Film
Last Man in Tower
Ben Rekhi's drama, adapted from Aravind Adiga's novel, in which Manoj Bajpayee plays a retired teacher who refuses to sell his flat to a powerful Mumbai developer.
Released Fri, 11 Sept, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 26 October 2026, we found no Hindi version of Last Man in Tower streaming in India. No longer listed on District in the cities checked (26 Oct 2026) and not yet streaming; no OTT partner announced.
The story
Vishram Society in Mumbai's Vakola is an ageing, mixed middle-class housing block where neighbours have lived side by side for decades. When the wealthy developer Dharmen Shah offers every owner a generous cash buyout to knock it down and build a luxury tower, almost everyone wants to accept. Only Yogesh Mishra, a widowed retired schoolteacher known as Masterji, says no. The deal needs every signature before a deadline, and his refusal turns friends into enemies.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Suits viewers who like quiet, character-led dramas about city life, and anyone who has read Aravind Adiga. It is rated U/A and is short at about one hour and 40 minutes, but its themes of greed and pressure will mean most to adults.
Genres:Drama
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Last Man in Tower is based on Aravind Adiga's 2011 novel of the same name. Sooni Taraporevala wrote the screenplay and Juhi Chaturvedi the dialogue; Ben Rekhi directed, and Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media produced it, with music by Govind Vasantha.
The teaser came out on 26 August 2026 and the film opened in Indian cinemas on 11 September 2026, the same day as Haiwaan. The CBFC passed it U/A. Critics praised Manoj Bajpayee and Divya Dutta, but it had a small release, and Bollywood Hungama lists an India nett of under ₹1 crore. Adiga is best known for The White Tiger, which won the 2008 Booker Prize. No streaming platform had been announced by 26 October 2026.
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Drama
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Certificate
- U/A
- Director
- Ben Rekhi
- Cast
- Manoj Bajpayee, Boman Irani, Divya Dutta, Sukant Goel, Chandan Roy Sanyal
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Last Man in Tower in India?
- As of 26 October 2026, we found no Hindi version of Last Man in Tower streaming in India. No longer listed on District in the cities checked (26 Oct 2026) and not yet streaming; no OTT partner announced.
- Is Last Man in Tower in Hindi?
- Yes. Last Man in Tower is a Hindi-language film.
- When will Last Man in Tower come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Last Man in Tower yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Last Man in Tower suitable for children?
- Last Man in Tower has a CBFC U/A certificate, which means children under 12 should watch with a parent or guardian.
- How long is Last Man in Tower?
- Last Man in Tower runs for 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).