Dev Patel's directorial debut "Monkey Man", a vigilante action-thriller, premiered at SXSW and was picked up by Jordan Peele for a theatrical release.

Dev Patel's directorial debut, "Monkey Man", premiered at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, receiving a standing ovation and praise from attendees. The action-thriller, which stars Patel as a vigilante seeking vengeance for his mother's death, was originally slated for a Netflix release but was picked up by Jordan Peele for a theatrical release. Inspired by Indian folklore, the film has been compared to "John Wick in Mumbai" and features a screenplay co-written by Patel.

March 11, 2024
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