Rana Daggubati to produce Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Last Man in Tower'
What's the story
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati has announced his foray into Hindi movie production with a movie adaptation of Aravind Adiga's Last Man in Tower. The film will be backed by his production house Spirit Media and will star Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. Ben Rekhi will direct the project, reported Gulte.
Production expansion
'New chapter for Spirit Media': Daggubati
Daggubati, who made his Hindi debut with Dum Maaro Dum in 2011, is now looking to produce films. The actor announced this during the promotional event for his other production venture, Kaantha, a period thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan. He said that Last Man in Tower will be a "new chapter" for Spirit Media, which aims to tell globally relevant stories across languages.
Film themes
Story of 'Last Man in Tower'
Last Man in Tower is a film adaptation of Adiga's acclaimed novel of the same name. The story revolves around ambition and tough choices in contemporary India. Founded in 2005, Daggubati's production house has evolved into a dynamic media company focused on content development, production, and distribution.
Ongoing ventures
Other upcoming projects from Spirit Media
Apart from Last Man in Tower, Spirit Media is also working on several films including Dark Chocolate, Psyche Siddharth, and Premante. The company also delves into talent management, brand marketing, and blockchain-enabled digital content platforms. On the acting front, Daggubati was recently seen in Rana Naidu Season 2 and the re-release of Baahubali: The Epic.