Drop Out (2025 film)

Drop Out
Directed by	Omkar Pethkar
Produced by	Umashanker Yadav
Written by	Umashanker Yadav
Screenplay & Dialogues	Omkar Pethkar
Starring	Uday Singh, Tanushka Sharma, Umashanker Yadav, Rajendra Gupta, Mushtaq Khan
Cinematography	Indrajeet Kumar
Edited by	Rahul Rajput
Music by	Prajval Param
Lyrics	Dr. Sagar
Studio	SERENE FILMS
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Running time	95 minutes
Release year	2025

Drop Out is a 2025 Hindi-language inspirational drama film produced by Umashanker Yadav under SERENE FILMS. Directed and scripted by Omkar Pethkar, the film stars Uday Singh and Tanushka Sharma in lead roles, with Umashanker Yadav, Rajendra Gupta, and Mushtaq Khan in supporting roles. It explores academic pressure, self-discovery, and the courage to follow personal aspirations.

Plot

Set in rural Uttar Pradesh, Pankaj, a bright but underprivileged student, earns admission to a polytechnic college in Lucknow. Facing intense societal and parental pressure, he struggles with self-doubt and mental health challenges. With the guidance of compassionate student Aastha, strict lecturer Mushtaq Khan, and philosophical stranger Rajendra Gupta, Pankaj learns the value of authenticity, empathy, and perseverance. The film culminates with Pankaj sharing his journey to inspire other students.

Cast

• Uday Singh as Pankaj Junior
• Tanushka Sharma as Aastha
• Umashanker Yadav as Pankaj Senior
• Rajendra Gupta as Anjaan
• Mushtaq Khan as Lecturer
• Preeti Chauhan as Pankaj's mother
• Amlesh Jaiswal as Pankaj's father
• Sumit Shrivastava as Pankaj's brother
• Sandeep Yadav as Gram Pradhan
• Naval Shukla as Military Officer
• Pradeep Sarang as Village folk

Production

Produced by SERENE FILMS in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the story by Umashanker Yadav highlights challenges faced by students in India. Direction, screenplay, and dialogues are by Omkar Pethkar, with cinematography by Indrajeet Kumar. Editing is by Rahul Rajput, music by Prajval Param, and lyrics by Dr. Sagar.

Themes

• Academic Pressure – Stress from parental and societal expectations
• Mental Health – Emphasis on anxiety, stress, and support
• Self-Discovery – Courage to follow personal goals
• Friendship & Compassion – Transformative power of empathy
• Family Support – Unconditional love and understanding

Music

The soundtrack features motivational and soulful songs composed by Prajval Param with lyrics by Dr. Sagar, performed by Soumee Sailsh and Arun Dev Yadav.