"Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man': From Netflix Orphan to Theatrical Ultra-Violent Action Hero"

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, surprises action fans with its engaging storyline and opulent style, featuring a skinny, downtrodden nonentity who fights in an underground boxing den to seek vengeance against a corrupt chief of police. The film references the John Wick series and incorporates Hindu mythology to critique the current political climate in India. Despite potential controversy, Monkey Man offers a fast-paced, left-wing political commentary that stands out in the Indian cinema landscape.