New Delhi

First-time director Dev Patel has opened up about his co-star in Monkey Man, actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The actress plays the female lead in Dev's directorial debut. The film also marks Sobhita's acting debut in Hollywood. 

Dev Patel who has been extensively promoting the movie recently opened up about his decision to cast Sobhita Dhulipala in the movie. Dev shared, “Not only is she breathtakingly beautiful - but she carries pain well as a performer. I wanted to find a leading woman who was trapped in a corrupt system like my character but somehow she has a strength and takes the lead in our interactions. She’s not a damsel in distress but instead, a woman caught up in a horrible reality. She notices this young man is struggling and in fact stops him from being exposed.”

Known for her performances in acclaimed Indian series like Made in Heaven, The Night Manager, and Psycho Raman, Dhulipala brings a wealth of acting experience and versatility to her Hollywood debut. In Monkey Man, she portrays a character who exhibits resilience amidst adversity.

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Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel, is set to release on April 5th, 2024. The film, for which Patel also contributed to the screenplay alongside Paul Angunawela and John Cooley, promises to be a captivating cinematic experience.