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Drop Out (2026 film)
| Drop Out | |
| Directed by | Omkar Pethkar |
| Produced by | Umashanker Yadav |
| Written by | Umashanker Yadav |
| Screenplay & Dialogues | Omkar Pethkar |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Indrajeet Kumar |
| Edited by | Rahul Rajput |
| Music by | Prajval Param |
| Lyrics | Dr. Sagar |
| Production banner | SERENE FILMS |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Release date | 2025 |
Drop Out is a 2025 Hindi-language Indian inspirational drama film produced by Umashanker Yadav under the banner of SERENE FILMS. Directed and written by Omkar Pethkar from a story by Umashanker Yadav, the film stars Uday Singh and Tanushka Sharma in lead roles alongside Umashanker Yadav, Rajendra Gupta, and Mushtaq Khan in supporting roles.
The narrative addresses youth mental health, academic pressure, self-discovery, and social expectations faced by students across regional India.
Synopsis
Set against rural Uttar Pradesh, the story follows Pankaj, a talented but financially disadvantaged student who secures admission to a polytechnic institute in Lucknow.
Navigating intense parental expectations and institutional competition, Pankaj faces severe self-doubt and emotional anxiety. Through supportive interactions with a fellow student named Aastha, a strict lecturer, and an enigmatic stranger named Anjaan, he learns self-reliance, emotional resilience, and personal authenticity, eventually sharing his journey to inspire other youth.
Cast
- Uday Singh as Pankaj (Junior)
- Tanushka Sharma as Aastha
- Umashanker Yadav as Pankaj (Senior)
- Rajendra Gupta as Anjaan
- Mushtaq Khan as College 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 based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the project was conceived by story writer and producer Umashanker Yadav to highlight academic stress and career uncertainty among Indian youth.
Omkar Pethkar handled direction, screenplay, and dialogues, while principal photography was managed by Indrajeet Kumar. Rahul Rajput served as the film editor.
Themes
- **Academic Stress:** Examining societal pressure regarding competitive exams and vocational qualifications.
- **Youth Mental Health:** Addressing stress management, anxiety, and student support systems.
- **Personal Authenticity:** Encouraging self-determination over traditional career paths.
- **Family Dynamics:** Emphasizing intergenerational understanding and parental empathy.
Soundtrack
The musical score and original songs were composed by Prajval Param with lyrics authored by Dr. Sagar. Playback vocalists for the album include Soumee Sailsh and Arun Dev Yadav.
Promotion and release
The official trailer was premiered on 11 October 2025 at the 10th Ahmedabad International Literature Festival. The film's promotional content was released across SERENE FILMS' official digital platforms prior to its theatrical and digital distribution in 2025.