<p>Awards season is upon us and Payal Kapadia's <em>All We Imagine As Light </em>features prominently in all the awards this year. On Friday, the British Academy Film Awards- popularly known as BAFTA Awards released their longlist for the upcoming Film Awards 2025. Payal Kapadia's film features in multiple categories along with Shahana Goswami starrer <em>Santosh</em> and Dev Patel's<em> Monkey Man</em> along with award season <em>Emilia Perez </em>and<em> The Apprentice.&nbsp;</em><br><br></p>
<h2><strong>All We Imagine As Light in BAFTA longlist</strong></h2>
<p>Payal Kapadia's <em>All We Imagine As Light</em> won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Since then the film has been a festival and awards season favourite. While the film was not sent as India's official entry to the Oscars (<em>Laapataa Ladies </em>was sent instead) the film has earned two nods at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2025. All We Imagine As Light has got a nomination in the Best Film category while Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian female director to earn a nomination in the Best Director category at the Globes.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laapataa-ladies-out-of-oscars-race-netizens-upset-with-film-federation-of-india-784834">Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; netizens upset with Film Federation of India</a><br><br>The film now will also contend for the next round in BAFTA. BAFTA's long list was announced on Friday and 10 films and individuals have been nominated in each category for the next round. Payal Kapadia's film has found mention in three categories- Best Non-English Language Film, Best Director (Kapadia has been shortlisted) and Original Screenplay.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/academy-award-nominee-santosh-to-premiere-in-india-in-january-read-more-details-inside-785553">Academy Award nominee Santosh to premiere in India in January: Read more details inside</a><br><br><em>Santosh,</em> director by Sandhya Suri and UK's official entry to the Oscars this year also has been named in the longlist in the Outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or Producer category which also includes Dev Patel's <em>Monkey Man.</em> Patel has also been shortlisted in the Best Actor category.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>BAFTA Longlists</strong></h2>
<p>The longlists narrow the field in 24 different categories which lead to the final round of voting and announcement of nominees.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Emilia P&eacute;rez </em>dominated the longlists and scored slots on lists including best film, director (for Jacques Audiard), leading actress (Karla Sof&iacute;a Gasc&oacute;n) and supporting actress. Just behind it is&nbsp;<em>Conclave</em>, which popped up on 14 lists that include best film, director (Edward Berger) and leading actor (Ralph Fiennes).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/all-we-imagine-as-light-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-payal-kapadias-film-8572788">All We Imagine As Light on OTT: When and where you can watch the film</a><br><br>The BAFTA Film Awards 2025 will take place on February 16 while the official nominations will be announced a month earlier on January 15.&nbsp;</p>

Payal Kapadia's film features in multiple categories along with Shahana Goswami starrer Santosh and Dev Patel's Monkey Man along with award season Emilia Perez and The Apprentice. 

Awards season is upon us and Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light features prominently in all the awards this year. On Friday, the British Academy Film Awards- popularly known as BAFTA Awards released their longlist for the upcoming Film Awards 2025. Payal Kapadia's film features in multiple categories along with Shahana Goswami starrer Santosh and Dev Patel's Monkey Man along with award season Emilia Perez and The Apprentice. All We Imagine As Light in BAFTA longlist Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Since then the film has been a festival and awards season favourite. While the film was not sent as India's official entry to the Oscars (Laapataa Ladies was sent instead) the film has earned two nods at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2025. All We Imagine As Light has got a nomination in the Best Film category while Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian female director to earn a nomination in the Best Director category at the Globes. Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; netizens upset with Film Federation of India The film now will also contend for the next round in BAFTA. BAFTA's long list was announced on Friday and 10 films and individuals have been nominated in each category for the next round. Payal Kapadia's film has found mention in three categories- Best Non-English Language Film, Best Director (Kapadia has been shortlisted) and Original Screenplay. Academy Award nominee Santosh to premiere in India in January: Read more details inside Santosh, director by Sandhya Suri and UK's official entry to the Oscars this year also has been named in the longlist in the Outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or Producer category which also includes Dev Patel's Monkey Man. Patel has also been shortlisted in the Best Actor category. Yearender 2024: Bollywood Actors Who Made Their Hollywood Debut BAFTA Longlists The longlists narrow the field in 24 different categories which lead to the final round of voting and announcement of nominees. Emilia Pérez dominated the longlists and scored slots on lists including best film, director (for Jacques Audiard), leading actress (Karla Sofía Gascón) and supporting actress. Just behind it is Conclave, which popped up on 14 lists that include best film, director (Edward Berger) and leading actor (Ralph Fiennes). All We Imagine As Light on OTT: When and where you can watch the film The BAFTA Film Awards 2025 will take place on February 16 while the official nominations will be announced a month earlier on January 15.

Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light make it to BAFTA Awards 2025 longlist

<p>Will Dev Patel's directorial debut <em>Monkey Man</em> ever get a release in India? The fate of the film's release still is undecided. According to a report in The Hindu, the film's release has been "thwarted' by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC) without formally banning it. This means, that the film has not been screened for the the advisory panel.&nbsp;<br />
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The report added that the CBFC has avoided the screening of the movie for its Examining Committee, which was scheduled to release in Indian screens on April 19. The film has earned critical acclaim on its worldwide release.&nbsp;<br />
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The screening for the Indian censor board was not organised despite Universal Studios making a few changes in the original cut of the film. Scenes from the film highlighting the nexus between religion and politics were reportedly clipped and sent to CBFC. Apart from this, Universal Studios also changed the colour used in the political banners in many scenes in the film from saffron to red.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-dev-patels-monkey-man-draws-in-huge-collection-at-the-box-office-even-as-its-india-release-remains-uncertain-708805">Dev Patel's Monkey Man draws in huge collection at the box office even as its India release remains uncertain</a><br />
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As per both the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, which was notified in March this year, and the one that exists in the 1983 version, there is a five-day deadline for a film to be referred to the Examining Committee. This deadline was passed in May, and yet the film has&nbsp;not been seen by the censors.</p>

<p><strong>About <em>Monkey Man</em></strong><br />
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<em>Monkey Man</em> revolves around an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. The story is based in Mumbai and has Dev's character fighting against the mighty and the rich, who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. It also features Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others. No release date for the film in India has been announced so far.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dev-patel-on-casting-sobhita-dhulipala-in-monkey-man-she-carries-pain-well-as-a-performer-708170">Dev Patel on casting Sobhita Dhulipala in Monkey Man: She carries pain well as a performer</a></h2>


Will Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man ever get a release in India? The fate of the film's release still is undecided. According to a report in The Hindu, the film's release has been "thwarted' by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC) without formally banning it.

Will Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man ever get a release in India? The fate of the film's release still is undecided. According to a report in The Hindu, the film's release has been "thwarted' by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC) without formally banning it. This means, that the film has not been screened for the the advisory panel. The report added that the CBFC has avoided the screening of the movie for its Examining Committee, which was scheduled to release in Indian screens on April 19. The film has earned critical acclaim on its worldwide release. The screening for the Indian censor board was not organised despite Universal Studios making a few changes in the original cut of the film. Scenes from the film highlighting the nexus between religion and politics were reportedly clipped and sent to CBFC. Apart from this, Universal Studios also changed the colour used in the political banners in many scenes in the film from saffron to red. Dev Patel's Monkey Man draws in huge collection at the box office even as its India release remains uncertain As per both the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, which was notified in March this year, and the one that exists in the 1983 version, there is a five-day deadline for a film to be referred to the Examining Committee. This deadline was passed in May, and yet the film has not been seen by the censors. About Monkey Man Monkey Man revolves around an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. The story is based in Mumbai and has Dev's character fighting against the mighty and the rich, who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. It also features Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others. No release date for the film in India has been announced so far. Dev Patel on casting Sobhita Dhulipala in Monkey Man: She carries pain well as a performer

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<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to reveal that she is truly impressed by Dev Patel's directorial debut <em>Monkey Man</em>. Praising the British actor-director on her Instagram stories, PeeCee wrote, "Bravo #DevPatel (applause emoji). What an impressive debut!" Along with the caption, the actress shared a short clip from the film.</p>

<p>Actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who plays the role of Sita in <em>Monkey Man</em>, replied to Priyanka on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "Thank you @priyankachopra (red heart emojis).<em> Monkey Man</em> out in theatres worldwide, go watch."</p>

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<p>On March 11, the revenge action drama premiered at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW). It hit theatres worldwide on 5 April and is reportedly scheduled to come out in India on 19 April.</p>

<p>Set in India, the film follows a man on a revenge spree against the corrupt officials of a right-wing political party. "A rookie fighter with a monkey mask sets out to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of corrupt leaders," the film's synopsis read.</p>

<p>The Universal Pictures film also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripathy, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik and Zakir Hussain.</p>

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<p>The film has received positive reviews from critics and audience alike. On X, formerly Twitter, a cinephile wrote, "Dev Patel deserves all the flowers, what a fantastic directorial debut." Another X user posted, "Dev Patel, you little dancer! #MonkeyMan is full of gritty fight scenes, a chaotic blend of culturally significant story and revenge narrative, and stylish visuals. For a $10m budget, Dev has absolutely cooked with the vibrancy and passion on display here. That mouth knife kill (drool emoji)."</p>

<p>A third post read, "Dev Patel co-wrote his way out of stereotypical Hollywood hell and cast himself as the next great brown action star. <em>Monkey Man</em> sometimes tries to do too much at once, but I appreciate that it forced me to look up some of the cultural context."</p>


Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to reveal that she is truly impressed by Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Praising the British actor-director on her Instagram stories, PeeCee wrote, "Bravo #DevPatel (applause emoji).

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to reveal that she is truly impressed by Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Praising the British actor-director on her Instagram stories, PeeCee wrote, "Bravo #DevPatel (applause emoji). What an impressive debut!" Along with the caption, the actress shared a short clip from the film. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who plays the role of Sita in Monkey Man, replied to Priyanka on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "Thank you @priyankachopra (red heart emojis). Monkey Man out in theatres worldwide, go watch." Also read: Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson On March 11, the revenge action drama premiered at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW). It hit theatres worldwide on 5 April and is reportedly scheduled to come out in India on 19 April. Set in India, the film follows a man on a revenge spree against the corrupt officials of a right-wing political party. "A rookie fighter with a monkey mask sets out to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of corrupt leaders," the film's synopsis read. The Universal Pictures film also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripathy, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik and Zakir Hussain. Also read: Disney teases Mufasa's story, much before the events of Lion King The film has received positive reviews from critics and audience alike. On X, formerly Twitter, a cinephile wrote, "Dev Patel deserves all the flowers, what a fantastic directorial debut." Another X user posted, "Dev Patel, you little dancer! #MonkeyMan is full of gritty fight scenes, a chaotic blend of culturally significant story and revenge narrative, and stylish visuals. For a $10m budget, Dev has absolutely cooked with the vibrancy and passion on display here. That mouth knife kill (drool emoji)." A third post read, "Dev Patel co-wrote his way out of stereotypical Hollywood hell and cast himself as the next great brown action star. Monkey Man sometimes tries to do too much at once, but I appreciate that it forced me to look up some of the cultural context."

'Bravo': Priyanka Chopra is all praise for Dev Patel's Monkey Man

<p>Indian origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut titled <em>Monkey Man</em> has generated a lot of buzz ever since the film's first trailer came out. While the film's India release date is unknown, the India-set revenge thriller had&nbsp;a flying start at the box office. The film, released by Universal Pictures, opened in 3,029 North American theatres garnering an estimated $10.1 million on its April 5 release.&nbsp;<br />
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Patel's film is modestly budgeted. He directs and stars in a bloody, politically charged action extravaganza. <em>Monkey Man</em> reportedly was made on a budget of $10 million, and the cost was recovered in the first three days of its release.&nbsp;<br />
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The film was initially supposed to get a Netflix studio release but the OTT platform left mid-way and eventually, it was picked up by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>About <em>Monkey Man</em></strong><br />
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<em>Monkey Man </em>is inspired by the legend of Hanuman — a Hindu deity revered for his strength, loyalty and courage. Patel says that he saw a lot of parallels between Hindu mythology and the iconography of the superheroes that we know today, like Superman.</p>

<p>The film centres on a character named Kid — played by Patel — who makes a living working in an underground fight club and who later seeks to avenge his mother’s horrific death by infiltrating the elite class of a Mumbai-like city.</p>

<p>Apart from Dev, it stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher and Vipin Sharma in key roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Other big players at the box office</strong><br />
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<em>Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire</em> easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row.<br />
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The weekend’s other new wide release, <em>The First Omen,</em> from Disney's 20th Century Studios, struggled to make a big impact with moviegoers. It earned an estimated $8.4 million in ticket sales in 3,375 theatres while collecting an additional $9.1 million overseas. The R-rated horror film, which cost about $30 million, is a prequel to the 1976 Richard Donner-directed original starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut titled Monkey Man has generated a lot of buzz ever since the film's first trailer came out. While the film's India release date is unknown, the India-set revenge thriller had a flying start at the box office.

Indian origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut titled Monkey Man has generated a lot of buzz ever since the film's first trailer came out. While the film's India release date is unknown, the India-set revenge thriller had a flying start at the box office. The film, released by Universal Pictures, opened in 3,029 North American theatres garnering an estimated $10.1 million on its April 5 release. Patel's film is modestly budgeted. He directs and stars in a bloody, politically charged action extravaganza. Monkey Man reportedly was made on a budget of $10 million, and the cost was recovered in the first three days of its release. The film was initially supposed to get a Netflix studio release but the OTT platform left mid-way and eventually, it was picked up by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions. About Monkey Man Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman — a Hindu deity revered for his strength, loyalty and courage. Patel says that he saw a lot of parallels between Hindu mythology and the iconography of the superheroes that we know today, like Superman. The film centres on a character named Kid — played by Patel — who makes a living working in an underground fight club and who later seeks to avenge his mother’s horrific death by infiltrating the elite class of a Mumbai-like city. Apart from Dev, it stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher and Vipin Sharma in key roles. Other big players at the box office Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row. The weekend’s other new wide release, The First Omen, from Disney's 20th Century Studios, struggled to make a big impact with moviegoers. It earned an estimated $8.4 million in ticket sales in 3,375 theatres while collecting an additional $9.1 million overseas. The R-rated horror film, which cost about $30 million, is a prequel to the 1976 Richard Donner-directed original starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick. (With inputs from agencies)

Dev Patel's Monkey Man draws in huge collection at the box office even as its India release remains uncertain

<p>First-time director Dev Patel has opened up about his co-star in <em>Monkey Man,</em> actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The actress plays the female lead in&nbsp;Dev's directorial debut.<em>&nbsp;</em>The film&nbsp;also marks Sobhita's acting debut in Hollywood.&nbsp;<br />
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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.”<br />
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Known for her performances in acclaimed Indian series like <em>Made in Heaven, The Night Manager,</em> and <em>Psycho Raman,</em> Dhulipala brings a wealth of acting experience and versatility to her Hollywood debut. In <em>Monkey Man, </em>she portrays a character who exhibits resilience amidst adversity.</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man,</em> 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.&nbsp;<br />
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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.

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. 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.

Dev Patel on casting Sobhita Dhulipala in Monkey Man: She carries pain well as a performer

<p>Ready with his next feature, British actor Dev Patel is excited for audiences to witness his latest story,<em> Monkey Man,</em> an action thriller he also co-wrote, produced and stars in. A revenge tale set in a fictional Indian city, the film is inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman, who takes the form of a monkey and symbolises strength and courage.</p>

<p>It sees Patel's character Kid use his street smarts and fighting skills to take down the town's powerful elite who caused him a childhood trauma and who take advantage of the poor and the vulnerable.</p>

<p>The script was some 12 years in the making, said Patel, 33. Once the film went into production in India, it was shut down by the COVID pandemic and the set eventually relocated to a small island in Indonesia. "It was a very chaotic process. There's just not enough hours in the day to do all of it," said Patel at the film’s premiere in London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The borders closed on us, so every tailor, lighting guy, cameraman, anyone that was off camera ended up getting in front of camera with a speaking part. It was just a process of force and adapting at every angle,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>On making a socially relevant film that has its roots in Indian mythology</strong></h2>

<p>The Oscar-nominated actor, known for <em>Lion</em> and <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>, said he set out to make a movie that would combine his cinematic influences and upbringing, with social commentary woven into the story. "I'm a huge fan of the action genre. I wanted to kind of do an ode to my love of that cinema, mixed with the Bollywood that I was exposed to as a kid," he said.</p>

<p>"I was so fascinated by this Indian mythology my grandfather used to tell me as a child and I wanted to give it some social context, ground it in something plausible and real and relevant to today's world. The film's a sort of a Trojan Horse, so to speak,” he added.</p>

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<p>The film has been hard to make for Dev Patel who had to take time out since the film took a physical toll on him. "I broke my foot, broke my hand, tore my shoulder, a few other things. But it's all part and parcel of it.”</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man</em> opens in cinemas globally on April 3.</p>


Ready with his next feature, British actor Dev Patel is excited for audiences to witness his latest story, Monkey Man, an action thriller he also co-wrote, produced and stars in.

Ready with his next feature, British actor Dev Patel is excited for audiences to witness his latest story, Monkey Man, an action thriller he also co-wrote, produced and stars in. A revenge tale set in a fictional Indian city, the film is inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman, who takes the form of a monkey and symbolises strength and courage. It sees Patel's character Kid use his street smarts and fighting skills to take down the town's powerful elite who caused him a childhood trauma and who take advantage of the poor and the vulnerable. The script was some 12 years in the making, said Patel, 33. Once the film went into production in India, it was shut down by the COVID pandemic and the set eventually relocated to a small island in Indonesia. "It was a very chaotic process. There's just not enough hours in the day to do all of it," said Patel at the film’s premiere in London. "The borders closed on us, so every tailor, lighting guy, cameraman, anyone that was off camera ended up getting in front of camera with a speaking part. It was just a process of force and adapting at every angle,” he added. On making a socially relevant film that has its roots in Indian mythology The Oscar-nominated actor, known for Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, said he set out to make a movie that would combine his cinematic influences and upbringing, with social commentary woven into the story. "I'm a huge fan of the action genre. I wanted to kind of do an ode to my love of that cinema, mixed with the Bollywood that I was exposed to as a kid," he said. "I was so fascinated by this Indian mythology my grandfather used to tell me as a child and I wanted to give it some social context, ground it in something plausible and real and relevant to today's world. The film's a sort of a Trojan Horse, so to speak,” he added. Also read: ‘Titanic’ floating door prop sold for staggering $718,750 at auction The film has been hard to make for Dev Patel who had to take time out since the film took a physical toll on him. "I broke my foot, broke my hand, tore my shoulder, a few other things. But it's all part and parcel of it.” Monkey Man opens in cinemas globally on April 3.

Dev Patel's Monkey Man premieres in London, actor will be seen in a new avatar

<p>Dev Patel's directorial debut, <em>Monkey Man</em>, made its electrifying&nbsp;premiere at SXSW, leaving audiences in awe at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The film, produced by Monkeypaw Productions, received a&nbsp;standing ovation, a testament to Patel's multifaceted talent and the gripping narrative he brings to the screen.</p>

<p>Patel, who serves as director, producer, writer, and action star of <em>Monkey Man</em>, delivered a riveting performance as a young man seeking vengeance for his mother's death at the hands of a corrupt cop. The audience erupted in applause as Jordan Peele, present to introduce Patel, praised the actor's dedication to the project.</p>

<p>"This is a film that simply demands to be seen in a theatre with a huge rockstar audience," Peele remarked, emphasising the immersive experience Patel has crafted. Originally set to premiere on Netflix, Universal acquired the film's global rights for $30 million, ensuring a theatrical release on April 5.</p>

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<p>Patel, addressing the audience before the screening, reflected on the challenges he faced during the film's production, including setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the obstacles, Patel poured his heart and soul into <em>Monkey Man</em>, drawing inspiration from his childhood fascination with action movies and tales from his grandfather.</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man</em>&nbsp;follows the journey of a young man known as the Kid, portrayed by Patel, as he navigates the treacherous underworld of an underground fight club in India. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the film blends elements of action, culture, and spirituality to deliver a poignant narrative of resilience and empowerment.</p>


Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, made its electrifying premiere at SXSW, leaving audiences in awe at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The film, produced by Monkeypaw Productions, received a standing ovation, a testament to Patel's multifaceted talent and the gripping narrative he brings to the screen.

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, made its electrifying premiere at SXSW, leaving audiences in awe at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The film, produced by Monkeypaw Productions, received a standing ovation, a testament to Patel's multifaceted talent and the gripping narrative he brings to the screen. Patel, who serves as director, producer, writer, and action star of Monkey Man, delivered a riveting performance as a young man seeking vengeance for his mother's death at the hands of a corrupt cop. The audience erupted in applause as Jordan Peele, present to introduce Patel, praised the actor's dedication to the project. "This is a film that simply demands to be seen in a theatre with a huge rockstar audience," Peele remarked, emphasising the immersive experience Patel has crafted. Originally set to premiere on Netflix, Universal acquired the film's global rights for $30 million, ensuring a theatrical release on April 5. Also read: Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai to make acting debut with The Pride of Bharat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Patel, addressing the audience before the screening, reflected on the challenges he faced during the film's production, including setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the obstacles, Patel poured his heart and soul into Monkey Man, drawing inspiration from his childhood fascination with action movies and tales from his grandfather. Monkey Man follows the journey of a young man known as the Kid, portrayed by Patel, as he navigates the treacherous underworld of an underground fight club in India. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the film blends elements of action, culture, and spirituality to deliver a poignant narrative of resilience and empowerment.

Dev Patel gets standing ovation for directorial debut Monkey Man at SXSW

<p>On Friday, the first trailer of British actor Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man was dropped, and it's full of action, drama, and emotion. Set in Mumbai, the movie takes us into the troubled life of a boy&nbsp;and how he deals with the corrupt world around him.<br />
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<strong>The Monkey Man Trailer:</strong><br />
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Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the <em>Monkey Man</em>&nbsp;trailer introduces the audience to&nbsp;the troubled life of&nbsp;a young man named Kid, who is living a suppressed life. He does multiple jobs, from working as a waiter in a nightclub to a fighter who hides his identity behind a gorilla mask; however, he has a hidden agenda to take revenge on the corrupted elites of the city who killed his mother.</p>

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The trailer further shows the trauma of Kid's life when he lost his mother. “When I was a boy, my mother used to tell me a story of a demon king and his army. They brought fire and terror to the land until they faced the protector of the people; The White Monkey,” he says in the voiceover as we see the childhood of Kid in a flashback.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Packed with high-octane action sequences, menacing fights, heavy&nbsp;dialogues, and chase scenes, the trailer will surely take the excitement of the audience a notch higher. Makarand Deshpande and Sikandar Kher are the antagonists in the movie.&nbsp;<br />
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Directed by Patel, the cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande.<br />
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The movie marks <em>Made in Heaven </em>actress Sobhita's Hollywood debut. Sharing the trailer on Instagram, she writes, "An absolute joy to share the trailer of my debut Hollywood film #MonkeyMan 🪷🔥🐦‍⬛Releasing 5th April across theatres globally.''</p>

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On Friday, the first trailer of British actor Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man was dropped, and it's full of action, drama, and emotion. Set in Mumbai, the movie takes us into the troubled life of a boy and how he deals with the corrupt world around him.

On Friday, the first trailer of British actor Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man was dropped, and it's full of action, drama, and emotion. Set in Mumbai, the movie takes us into the troubled life of a boy and how he deals with the corrupt world around him. The Monkey Man Trailer: Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the Monkey Man trailer introduces the audience to the troubled life of a young man named Kid, who is living a suppressed life. He does multiple jobs, from working as a waiter in a nightclub to a fighter who hides his identity behind a gorilla mask; however, he has a hidden agenda to take revenge on the corrupted elites of the city who killed his mother. Tyler Christopher's cause of death confirmed! General Hospital star died due to accidental positional asphyxia The trailer further shows the trauma of Kid's life when he lost his mother. “When I was a boy, my mother used to tell me a story of a demon king and his army. They brought fire and terror to the land until they faced the protector of the people; The White Monkey,” he says in the voiceover as we see the childhood of Kid in a flashback. Packed with high-octane action sequences, menacing fights, heavy dialogues, and chase scenes, the trailer will surely take the excitement of the audience a notch higher. Makarand Deshpande and Sikandar Kher are the antagonists in the movie. Directed by Patel, the cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande. The movie marks Made in Heaven actress Sobhita's Hollywood debut. Sharing the trailer on Instagram, she writes, "An absolute joy to share the trailer of my debut Hollywood film #MonkeyMan 🪷🔥🐦‍⬛Releasing 5th April across theatres globally.'' SAG-AFTRA calls Taylor Swift's sexually explicit AI photos 'harmful', says ''must be made illegal’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) × The movie is produced by Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas (Hotel Mumbai), Oscar winner Jordan Peele (Nope, Get Out), Win Rosenfeld (Candyman), Ian Cooper (Nope, Us), Basil Iwanyk (John Wick franchise) Erica Lee (John Wick franchise) among others.

Monkey Man trailer: Sobhita Dhulipala makes Hollywood debut with Dev Patel's revenge drama

<p>British actor of Indian descent Dev Patel is turning director. His debut directorial is titled 'Monkey Man' and features 'Made In Heaven' stars Sobhita Dhulipala opposite Patel who plays the lead role in the film.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix has struck a deal in the region of USD30Mn for most worldwide rights to the film, Deadline reported a few days ago.<br />
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Apart from Dev and Sobhita, the film will also feature Sharlto Copley and Sikandar Kher.&nbsp;<br />
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Sobhita shared the news on Instagram today, asking her fans to wish her luck.</p>

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<p>The filming has reportedly recently been wrapped up and it will have Dev playing an unlikely hero who emerges from prison to take on a world enmeshed in corporate greed and eroding spiritual values and seeking revenge from those who took everything from him years before. The film will release on Netflix in 2022.&nbsp;<br />
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The Oscar-nominated actor has also written the script with Paul Angunawela and his 'Hotel Mumbai' collaborator John Collee.&nbsp;<br />
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The film is Sobhita Dhulipala's first international project.&nbsp;</p>


British actor of Indian descent Dev Patel is turning director. His debut directorial is titled 'Monkey Man' and features 'Made In Heaven' stars Sobhita Dhulipala opposite Patel who plays the lead role in the film.

British actor of Indian descent Dev Patel is turning director. His debut directorial is titled 'Monkey Man' and features 'Made In Heaven' stars Sobhita Dhulipala opposite Patel who plays the lead role in the film. Netflix has struck a deal in the region of USD30Mn for most worldwide rights to the film, Deadline reported a few days ago. Apart from Dev and Sobhita, the film will also feature Sharlto Copley and Sikandar Kher. Sobhita shared the news on Instagram today, asking her fans to wish her luck. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita Dhulipala (@sobhitad) × The filming has reportedly recently been wrapped up and it will have Dev playing an unlikely hero who emerges from prison to take on a world enmeshed in corporate greed and eroding spiritual values and seeking revenge from those who took everything from him years before. The film will release on Netflix in 2022. The Oscar-nominated actor has also written the script with Paul Angunawela and his 'Hotel Mumbai' collaborator John Collee. The film is Sobhita Dhulipala's first international project.

Dev Patel directorial debut 'Monkey Man' to feature Sobhita Dhulipala

<p>Dev Patel's directorial debut 'Monkey Man' will be released on Netflix.&nbsp;<br />
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The streamer has bought the worldwide rights for Patel's movie 'Monkey Man'. Patel, known for movies such as 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'Lion'&nbsp;and 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' also stars in the movie, which recently completed filming and will be released by the streamer in 2022, reported Variety.<br />
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The agreement, which is reported to be worth around USD 30 million, excludes territories like Spain, Latin America, Iceland, Former Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and Baltic States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pan-Asian PTV and China, where there are pre-existing deals.<br />
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The India-set revenge drama will also feature 'Made in Heaven'&nbsp;actor Sobhita Dhulipala and Patel's 'Chappie'&nbsp;co-star Sharlto Copley. Patel, 30, plays an unlikely hero who emerges from prison to take on a world enmeshed in corporate greed and eroding spiritual values, seeking revenge from those who took everything from him many years ago.<br />
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The actor has also penned the film's script in collaboration with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. "I'm so thrilled to be partnering with Netflix on this adventure. I hope this will be a fresh addition to the genre at a time in this industry where my story can become our story," Patel said. "Shooting a film during a pandemic has been quite challenging to say the least, but the opportunity to reimagine stories from my childhood and infuse them with my love of action cinema has been an absolute joy," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Dev Patel's directorial debut 'Monkey Man' will be released on Netflix. The streamer has bought the worldwide rights for Patel's movie 'Monkey Man'. Patel, known for movies such as 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'Lion' and 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' also stars in the movie, which recently completed filming and will be released by the streamer in 2022, reported Variety.

Dev Patel's directorial debut 'Monkey Man' will be released on Netflix. The streamer has bought the worldwide rights for Patel's movie 'Monkey Man'. Patel, known for movies such as 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'Lion' and 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' also stars in the movie, which recently completed filming and will be released by the streamer in 2022, reported Variety. The agreement, which is reported to be worth around USD 30 million, excludes territories like Spain, Latin America, Iceland, Former Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and Baltic States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pan-Asian PTV and China, where there are pre-existing deals. 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 emerges from prison to take on a world enmeshed in corporate greed and eroding spiritual values, seeking revenge from those who took everything from him many years ago. The actor has also penned the film's script in collaboration with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. "I'm so thrilled to be partnering with Netflix on this adventure. I hope this will be a fresh addition to the genre at a time in this industry where my story can become our story," Patel said. "Shooting a film during a pandemic has been quite challenging to say the least, but the opportunity to reimagine stories from my childhood and infuse them with my love of action cinema has been an absolute joy," he added.

Netflix buys rights for actor Dev Patel's directorial debut movie 'Monkey Man'

<p>After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.</p>

<p>The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported.</p>

<p>'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.”</p>

<p>The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With ANI inputs)</p>


After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’. The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported. 'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.” The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’. (With ANI inputs)

Dev Patel to make directorial debut in a mythological thriller set in India 

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