How Dev Patel got ‘Monkey Man,’ his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Dev Patel got ‘Monkey Man,’ his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line

Associated Press  

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Dev Patel first pitched “Monkey Man” as “a revenge film about faith.” “Faith can be such a beautiful, powerful thing. “The iconographies, the stories, the morals of right and wrong and courage, there’s this duality to it.. You look at these old temple carvings in India and it was so much more free, open, and radical in a way.” This image released by Universal Pictures shows Dev Patel from the film "Monkey Man." This image released by Universal Pictures shows Dev Patel in a scene from the film “Monkey Man.” “I’ve got a place here in LA, and, you don’t need to look far to look at cases of police brutality or, you know, every society faces a sort of caste system,” Patel says. “And it’s really been a humbling experience.” This image released by Universal Pictures shows Dev Patel, left, and Sobhita Dhulipala on the set of "Monkey Man."

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'Monkey Man': Makarand Deshpande says Dev Patel apologised for cutting his scenes
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Monkey Man': Makarand Deshpande says Dev Patel apologised for cutting his scenes

India Today  

Actor Makarand Deshpande recently revealed in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, that a significant scene of him was edited out from 'Monkey Man'. I kept on looking at him and said, ‘Dev, wasn’t that scene the philosophy of your film?’ He was like, ‘Oh yes, man, but you will still like your role, I am sorry, but you will like …

Amid rumours of Monkey Man not releasing in India, viewers flock to pirated version of Dev Patel's directorial debut
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Amid rumours of Monkey Man not releasing in India, viewers flock to pirated version of Dev Patel's directorial debut

Hindustan Times  

Indian viewers have found a way to watch Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man amid rumours of the action flick not releasing in Indian cinemas. Incidentally, Indian viewers got to watch Monkey Man on not only Dev Patel's birthday on Tuesday, April 23, but also Hanuman Jayanti. A user wrote on X, “dude does everyone have the monkey man link …

Priyanka Chopra lauds Dev Patel for Monkey Man: ‘What an impressive debut’
8 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Chopra lauds Dev Patel for Monkey Man: ‘What an impressive debut’

Hindustan Times  

Priyanka's shoutout Priyanka took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday to share a clip from Monkey Man. What an impressive debut!” She also tagged other Indian actors from the cast, including Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Makarand Deshpande, and Vinit Kumar Sharma, who are all making their Hollywood debut with the film. Monkey Man out in theatres worldwide, go watch.” Meanwhile, Priyanka …

Dev Patel reflects on 'one hell of a journey' directing Monkey Man, his first feature film
8 months, 1 week ago

Dev Patel reflects on 'one hell of a journey' directing Monkey Man, his first feature film

ABC  

When British actor Dev Patel — famous for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Lion — started working on his first film as director, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. "We blagged to our financiers that we'd been there and seen how amazing the facilities were — I'd never been — and we managed to resurrect the film," …

Dev Patel says he was ‘ashamed’ of his Indian heritage in school, tried to correct that with Monkey Man
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dev Patel says he was ‘ashamed’ of his Indian heritage in school, tried to correct that with Monkey Man

Hindustan Times  

Dev's confession “There was a time when I was ashamed of the Indian part of my heritage. Dev on influences for Monkey Man “I grew up watching Bollywood and Bruce Lee and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Carrey and Jackie Chan. About Monkey Man The action thriller follows the journey of a young man, portrayed by Dev Patel, who embarks on …

Monkey Man box office collection: Dev Patel's action film breaks even in just 3 days, collects $10.1 million
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Monkey Man box office collection: Dev Patel's action film breaks even in just 3 days, collects $10.1 million

Hindustan Times  

Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, an India-set revenge thriller released by Universal Pictures, opened in 3,029 North American theaters with an estimated $10.1 million. Monkey Man, which cost about $10 million to make, was dropped by its original studio, Netflix, after which Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions swooped in. But with $361.1 million worldwide in two weeks, Godzilla x Kong …

Dev Patel shares how this reaction to Monkey Man made him ‘very emotional’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dev Patel shares how this reaction to Monkey Man made him ‘very emotional’

Hindustan Times  

Dev Patel is garnering acclaim for his directorial debut Monkey Man. Dev Patel got a standing ovation at the SXSW premiere of Monkey Man. What Dev said Speaking to Digital Spy, Dev said, “When we went to SXSW an older Indian man came to me and he shook my hand. “We only had three or four break-away tables, so once …

Here's why Dev Patel, Sobhita Dhulipala starrer Monkey Man's release date is still uncertain in India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's why Dev Patel, Sobhita Dhulipala starrer Monkey Man's release date is still uncertain in India

India TV News  

Made In Heaven actor Sobhita Dhulipala will mark her Hollywood debut with Monkey Man. Dev Patel's Monkey Man has a lot of Hindu references as well as it mentions Lord Hanuman. According to a report by The New Statesman, "Monkey Man's critique of an extremely popular dictator who has managed to weaponize Hinduism is not exactly subtle." Moreover, earlier it …

Monkey Man: The controversy behind Dev Patel’s compelling new movie.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Monkey Man: The controversy behind Dev Patel’s compelling new movie.

Slate  

For those raised Hindu and steeped in all the associated lore from youth, the opening scenes of Dev Patel’s directorial debut, the action thriller Monkey Man, might invoke some nostalgia: A child is sitting with his mother as she reads to him from an illustrated book, The Mighty Hanuman, and delves into the simian deity’s famed origin story. Back in …

Dev Patel REVEALS Shah Rukh Khan's Character In Koyla Shaped His Identity: 'A Brutal Revenge...'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dev Patel REVEALS Shah Rukh Khan's Character In Koyla Shaped His Identity: 'A Brutal Revenge...'

News 18  

Oscar nominee Dev Patel is eagerly preparing for the Indian premiere of his acclaimed film Monkey Man. In the midst of promotion efforts, Patel revealed his profound respect for Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan, particularly highlighting the film that greatly impacted his life. Speaking to Draw Your Box, Patel shared his cherished memories of watching Koyla, starring Shah Rukh Khan …

Monkey Man Director Dev Patel On How Jordan Peele Impacted The Film
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Monkey Man Director Dev Patel On How Jordan Peele Impacted The Film

News 18  

The much-awaited movie Monkey Man was released in the US today and is receiving favourable reviews. The increased interest of actor Jordan Peele altered plans, and Monkey Man became slated to release in theatres. In his recent conversation with The Deadline, Dev Patel stated that it was Jordan Peele who helped the film get a new direction and owes a …

Dev Patel talks about wanting to ‘include hijra community’ in Monkey Man: We should be fighting for each other
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dev Patel talks about wanting to ‘include hijra community’ in Monkey Man: We should be fighting for each other

Hindustan Times  

Dev Patel, who made his directorial debut with Monkey Man, spoke about including the "hijra community" in his film. Monkey Man includes a group of trans and gender-nonconforming characters who join Kid, played by Dev, in his fight against India’s elite. Dev Patel talks about hijra community “For me, this is an anthem for the underdogs, the voiceless and the …

Monkey Man: Dev Patel tackles Indian corruption in violent action-thriller
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Monkey Man: Dev Patel tackles Indian corruption in violent action-thriller

BBC  

Monkey Man: Dev Patel tackles Indian corruption in violent action-thriller Universal Pictures Dev Patel and Jordan Peele reveal how Hindu mythology, martial arts films and India's harsh social issues inspired their exciting new action-thriller. I wanted to create a story about the underdogs challenging the untouchable status quo – Dev Patel "My initial pitch to the financiers was that I …

Dev Patel's Monkey Man launches him as a legitimate action star in his electrifying directorial debut
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dev Patel's Monkey Man launches him as a legitimate action star in his electrifying directorial debut

ABC  

Dev Patel is an actor so outrageously charming, his movie stardom so clearly pre-ordained, it's surprising to note how few of his films are particularly memorable. Recent collaborations with David Lowery and Wes Anderson have given the actor the chance to stretch beyond the bright-eyed earnestness and sexless innocence he'd been typecast as — but it's Patel's directorial debut, Monkey …

Review: Kinetic ‘Monkey Man’ announces a bold new action director, one you already know
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Review: Kinetic ‘Monkey Man’ announces a bold new action director, one you already know

LA Times  

Dev Patel’s got something to say, but he’s going to let his fists do the talking. With his directorial debut, the wild revenge movie “Monkey Man,” the Oscar-nominated actor makes a bold statement with this one-two punch of a film that asserts himself as both an action star and a promising new genre voice. Dev Patel in the movie “Monkey …

Movie Review: Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ is a political allegory bathed in blood
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Movie Review: Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ is a political allegory bathed in blood

Associated Press  

Has there been a more satisfying actor to watch mature on screen in recent years than Dev Patel? Bathed in blood and fury, “Monkey Man” is one gory coming out party for Patel, who also directed and co-wrote the film. “Monkey Man” makes room for cutaways to TV news reports and copious flashbacks to a violent land grab from Kid’s …

When Dev Patel Broke His Hand On Monkey Man Sets And Continued With Minimal Treatment
8 months, 3 weeks ago

When Dev Patel Broke His Hand On Monkey Man Sets And Continued With Minimal Treatment

News 18  

Monkey Man is a special movie for Dev Patel. So much so that Dev Patel, also the lead actor of Monkey Man, broke his hand in the first action sequence they filmed. Speaking at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Dev Patel said, “Everything could have gone wrong went wrong. And we couldn’t afford to put a cast on and …

Dev Patel became so emotional he had to turn his back and wipe his tears, Monkey Man co-star recounts SXSW premiere
9 months ago

Dev Patel became so emotional he had to turn his back and wipe his tears, Monkey Man co-star recounts SXSW premiere

Hindustan Times  

Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel, recently won the Headliner Audience Award Winner at the SXSW Film Festival. Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma, and Sobhita Dhulipala at the SXSW premiere of Monkey Man What happened at the premiere? Speaking about his experience and the audience reaction for Monkey Man at SXSW, Dev's co-star Vipin Sharma said in a statement, “As soon …

Monkey Man first reviews: Dev Patel film debuts with a stellar 88% Rotten Tomatoes score
9 months, 1 week ago

Monkey Man first reviews: Dev Patel film debuts with a stellar 88% Rotten Tomatoes score

Hindustan Times  

Dev Patel has hit the bull's eye with his directorial Monkey Man. Dev Patel got a standing ovation at the SXSW premiere of Monkey Man. it also suggests that if Patel’s technique behind the camera catches up to his passion for the genre, he’ll be a force to be reckoned with.” Indie Wire review for Monkey Man read, “It’s a …

Dev Patel Broke His Hand and Toes, Tore Shoulder During Monkey Man; Gets Standing Ovation at SXSW 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Dev Patel Broke His Hand and Toes, Tore Shoulder During Monkey Man; Gets Standing Ovation at SXSW 2024

News 18  

Dev Patel is all set to make his directorial debut with Monkey Man and it has not been an easy journey. Dev held the world premiere of Monkey Man at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and it received positive responses. 2 minute long standing ovation in a packed 1,200 person theater for #MonkeyMan #DevPatel #SXSW pic.twitter.com/xCswHIwlO8— Sean Chandler @ SXSW March …

Dev Patel cries after receiving standing ovation at Monkey Man's world premiere. Watch
9 months, 1 week ago

Dev Patel cries after receiving standing ovation at Monkey Man's world premiere. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Dev Patel is all set to showcase his acting prowess in the upcoming fast-paced action-thriller Monkey Man. Dev Patel breaks down at Monkey Man premiere In a video shared by Variety, Dev was moved to tears while the audiences lauded and clapped for him as the end credits rolled at the screening. Dev shot for Monkey Man during Covid-19 pandemic …

Sobhita Dhulipala on her Hollywood debut Monkey Man: It left me more in love with cinema
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sobhita Dhulipala on her Hollywood debut Monkey Man: It left me more in love with cinema

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sobhita Dhulipala, has been making strides into the Indian entertainment space with films such as Ponniyin Selvan I and II, Kurup, Major and more. Actor Sobhita Dhulipala is making her Hollywood debut in Dev Patel's Monkey Man. Dhulipala said when her debut film Raman Raghav 2.0 got nominated at the Cannes Film Festival and received applause at TIFF, it …

Dev Patel has a hit on his hands with Monkey Man: Audience verdict
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dev Patel has a hit on his hands with Monkey Man: Audience verdict

Hindustan Times  

Actor Dev Patel is set to unleash his desi-John Wick in Monkey Man. Dev Patel as the Indian John Wick in Monkey Man Here's what X users love about the trailer: Dev Patel in action “'Dev Patel action star' is the horniest, most feral thing I can think of. Dev Patel making his own Bond movie Another user pointed out …

Monkey Man trailer: Sobhita Dhulipala makes her Hollywood debut with Dev Patel's action thriller. Watch
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Monkey Man trailer: Sobhita Dhulipala makes her Hollywood debut with Dev Patel's action thriller. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The trailer of the action thriller Monkey Man has been released. About Monkey Man trailer Set in India, the film is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. Sobhita Dhulipala makes her Hollywood debut Taking to Instagram on Friday night, Sobhita Dhulipala announced her debut Hollywood film. Monkey Man is produced by Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian …

'Desi John Wick...', Fans compare Dev Patel's role in Monkey Man with iconic character of Keanu Reeves – India TV
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Desi John Wick...', Fans compare Dev Patel's role in Monkey Man with iconic character of Keanu Reeves – India TV

India TV News  

The makers have released the trailer of Monkey Man featuring Sohbhita Dhulipala and Dev Patel. Ever since the trailer was unveiled, fans went gaga and excited seeing Dev Patel for the first time in action. Monkey Man marks Dev Patel's feature directing debut and the film is all set to release in theatres on April 5 this year. Monkey Man …

Sobhita Dhulipala Says Dev Patel 'Rewrote' Monkey Man's Character For Her
1 year, 3 months ago

Sobhita Dhulipala Says Dev Patel 'Rewrote' Monkey Man's Character For Her

News 18  

Sobhita Dhulipala is currently riding high on the success of the second season of her web series, Made in Heaven. However, she’s not stopping there, as the talented actress is now preparing for the release of her Hollywood debut, Monkey Man, which also marks the directorial debut of Slumdog Millionaire fame Dev Patel. Actors can direct also?’.” “I was just …

Dev Patel, friends successfully break up 'violent altercation' in Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Dev Patel, friends successfully break up 'violent altercation' in Australia

The Hindu  

Dev Patel and his friends broke up a knife fight outside a convenience store in Adelaide, Australia, a representative for the Oscar-nominated actor has confirmed. In a statement to entertainment website Variety on Tuesday, Patel's representative said, "We can confirm that last night, in Adelaide, Dev Patel and his friends witnessed a violent altercation that was already in progress outside …

Sobhita Dhulipala Bags Dev Patel's Directorial Debut, Netflix Film Monkey Man
3 years, 9 months ago

Sobhita Dhulipala Bags Dev Patel's Directorial Debut, Netflix Film Monkey Man

News 18  

Sobhita Dhulipala, who has starred in Indian web series like Made in Heaven an Bard of Blood, is foraying into Hollywood with the upcoming action thriller Monkey Man. It is the directorial debut of actor Dev Patel, who is also essaying the titular role. Filming has just finished on the movie, which will see Oscar-nominee Patel play an unlikely hero …

Sobhita Dhulipala to star in Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man
3 years, 9 months ago

Sobhita Dhulipala to star in Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man

India Today  

Sobhita Dhulipala has bagged her first Hollywood project. The Made In Heaven actress will be seen in Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man. Sobhita Dhulipala shared the news of bagging a role in Monkey Man, which also stars Dev Patel, and asked her fans to wish her luck. Talking about the Monkey Man, she said, "I had auditioned for it …

Netflix bags worldwide rights for Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man
3 years, 9 months ago

Netflix bags worldwide rights for Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man

Firstpost  

Monkey Man will also feature Made in Heaven actor Sobhita Dhulipala and Dev Patel’s Chappie co-star Sharlto Copley Streamer Netflix has bought the worldwide rights for actor Dev Patel’s directorial debut movie Monkey Man. The India-set revenge drama will also feature Made in Heaven actor Sobhita Dhulipala and Patel’s Chappie co-star Sharlto Copley. Patel, 30, plays an unlikely hero who …

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