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Main Actor Nahi Hoon to Release in India on May 8 as Director Says Nawazuddin Waived Fee

Siddiqui’s choice to work for free signals support for an indie film that prizes craft over scale.

Overview

  • The India theatrical rollout is set for May 8 after a run at international film festivals.
  • Director Aditya Kripalani says Nawazuddin Siddiqui took no fee and bought his own ticket to Frankfurt without a manager.
  • The drama links Mumbai and Frankfurt through a video call to probe loneliness in the digital age.
  • A single 18-minute call scene took 22 tries as the team synced rides on a Mumbai train and a Frankfurt tram to work around network dead zones.
  • Platoon One Films will distribute the release in India, and the team points to the label’s record with smaller films as a reason for optimism.