The Audition
Synopsis
A struggling actor, Nikhil Dagga , 31 stands at the brink of surrender. Broke and beaten down, he retreats to a claustrophobic Mumbai apartment where intrusive neighbors and mounting debts test his resolve. When his final chance at redemption collapses, one desperate, late-night performance becomes an unexpected act of rebellion.
Top Cast
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Vishal Vashishtha
Nikhil Daga
Prashanti Talpankar
Josephine
Parimal Aloke
Paresh Bhai
Pururava Rao
Yatharth
Seema Waghmare
Mrs Ajgaonkar
Yash Thakur
Nirmal
Disha Thakur
Amrita (Voice)
Baya
Sister
Noor Solanki
Watchman
Prabuddh Dyma
Tejas
Dolly Mithiawala
Saee (Voice)
Kiara Sadh
Saee
Dipika Pandey
Amrita
Tejas Sawant
Casting Director 1
Maira Dharti Mehra
Maira
Rahul Mohan Dama
Casting Assistant
Amrut Gaikwad
Pranay Ajgaonkar
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manas Shashidharan Jacob
- Screenplay & Story
- Manas Shashidharan Jacob
- Original Title
- The Audition
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi, Marathi
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $28K
- Production Studios
- Triace Entertainment, Backwater Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Manas Shashidharan Jacob, Yash Thakur
Leslie D'souza
Yash Subhash Bhosle, Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Department Leadership Roster
Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Director
Leslie D'souza
Director of Photography
Karan Gupta
Production Design
Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Screenplay
Yash Subhash Bhosle
Editor
Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Editor
Manas Shashidharan Jacob
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Audition.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Audition
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What is The Audition about?
A struggling actor, Nikhil Dagga , 31 stands at the brink of surrender. Broke and beaten down, he retreats to a claustrophobic Mumbai apartment where intrusive neighbors and mounting debts test his resolve. When his final chance at redemption collapses, one desperate, late-night performance becomes an unexpected act of rebellion.
Who directed The Audition?
The Audition was directed by Manas Shashidharan Jacob.
Who stars in The Audition?
The principal cast of The Audition includes Vishal Vashishtha, Prashanti Talpankar, Parimal Aloke, Pururava Rao, Seema Waghmare.
When was The Audition released and how long is it?
The Audition was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Audition?
The Audition holds official age classifications: IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).).