The Audition(2026)
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.
The Audition (2026) is a drama film directed by Manas Shashidharan Jacob, released on December 27, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Vishal Vashishtha, Prashanti Talpankar, Parimal Aloke and Pururava Rao.
- Director:
- Manas Shashidharan Jacob
- Writers:
- Manas Shashidharan Jacob, Yash Thakur, Manas Shashidharan Jacob
- Producers:
- Manas Shashidharan Jacob
- Cinematographer:
- Leslie D'souza
- Production:
- Triace Entertainment, Backwater Studios
- Budget:
- $27,807
- Status:
- In Production
The Audition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vishal Vashishtha
as Nikhil Daga
- Prashanti Talpankar
Prashanti Talpankar
as Josephine
- Parimal Aloke
Parimal Aloke
as Paresh Bhai
- Pururava Rao
Pururava Rao
as Yatharth
- Seema Waghmare
Seema Waghmare
as Mrs Ajgaonkar
- Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur
as Nirmal
- Disha Thakur
Disha Thakur
as Amrita (Voice)
- Baya
Baya
as Sister
- Noor Solanki
Noor Solanki
as Watchman
- Prabuddh Dyma
Prabuddh Dyma
as Tejas
- Dolly Mithiawala
Dolly Mithiawala
as Saee (Voice)
- Kiara Sadh
Kiara Sadh
as Saee
Key crew
Directed by Manas Shashidharan Jacob, written by Manas Shashidharan Jacob, Yash Thakur and Manas Shashidharan Jacob, produced by Manas Shashidharan Jacob.
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The Audition – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Audition online?
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The Audition (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Audition?
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The main cast of The Audition (2026) includes Vishal Vashishtha, Prashanti Talpankar, Parimal Aloke, Pururava Rao and Seema Waghmare. The film was directed by Manas Shashidharan Jacob. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Audition released?
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The Audition was released on December 27, 2026 and runs for 1h 31m.