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Exclusive: 5X Media has signed a wealth of digital talent as the management company and production house’s roster continues to expand.

Under producer-manager Michael Morriatti, 5X has in the past few weeks signed digital creatives Eliana Ghen, James Hoyles, Reza Jackson, Roxy star Mallory Pruitt, actress Lindsey Kroning and actor-model Presley Walker. 5X has also snapped up Mia Mastrov, a fashion model, actress, digital creator and former member of the Uc Berkeley women’s basketball team.

Between them, 5X said the new signings have nearly 36 million followers across social platforms. Ghen alone has 10 million TikTok followers.

5X has been busy snapping up digital talent since launching last year. Others include Makrand Deshpande (Monkey Man), social media influencer Rami Zeinn , Come Closer star Darya Rosenn, Anora actor Luna Sofia Miranda and Lake George director Hamid Castro.

5X Co-CEOs Alon Shtruzman and Gil Goldschein said: “Our company’s strategy centers around...

Scott Einbinder’s 5X Media has set its sights on Europe and is tying with ex-Queer Eye and Wife Swap producer Michael Kaufman.

The nascent studio, which is run by Alon Shtruzman and Gil Goldschein, will open in Madrid under Kaufman’s leadership. Among the clients entering the 5X fold with Kaufman are Spain-based Argentinian writer/showrunner Juan Carballo (Netflix’s El Amor Después Del Amor), producer/showrunner Anne Clements (The Kill Room), writers the Lehrer Brothers (Tubi’s The Freak Brothers), producer/writer/director Paul Kampf and 2Team Productions (Come Closer). Clements and Kampf are in production on Undercard, which stars Wanda Sykes and is shooting in Puerto Rico, as well as Harvest, starring Matthew McNulty and Angus Macfadyen and filming in Serbia.

5X currently has offices in LA and Cape Town, having launched in January 2023, as we revealed at the time. Well-known international TV execs Alon Shtruzman and...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Universal Monsters Toony Terrors from Neca

Neca is adding four Universal Monsters to its Toony Terrors line of figures in the style of classic Saturday morning cartoons.

The wave includes Dracula (with candle), Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Wolf Man. Each 6″ scale toy comes on blister card packaging with a cutout backdrop.

Due out in October, the set of four costs $64.99.

The Woman + Offspring 4K Uhd from Arrow Video

The Woman is coming to 4K Ultra HD alongside its precursor, Offspring, on August 27 via Arrow Video. A booklet featuring writing by Michael Blyth, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Kevin Kovelant is included.

2011’s The Woman is directed by Lucky McKee (May), who co-wrote the script with Jack Ketchum,...

Monkey Man Streaming Release Date: Dev Patel’s Hit Action Thriller is Arriving on this Platform(Photo Credit –Universal Pictures/YouTube)

If you missed watching Monkey Man in theaters, there is finally an opportunity to enjoy the film from the comfort of your home. Two months after its theatrical debut, the streaming release date of the Dev Patel starter has been finally announced.

The action thriller, which also marked Dev Patel‘s directorial debut, follows an underground fighter who seeks revenge on a powerful man who took everything from him. Monkey Man was released in cinemas on April 5th and became a critical and commercial success.

Monkey Man Streaming Release Date on Peacock

Monkey Man is slated to have its streaming premiere on Peacock on Friday, June 14th, 2024. Additionally, the film will get a digital release three days earlier, on June 11th. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions...

Take a look at more fight footage from “Monkey Man”, the new live-action crime thriller, directed by Dev Patel, starring Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande, streaming June 14, 2024 on Peacock:

“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…

“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders…

“…who not only are responsible for his mother's death…

‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The Dev Patel-directed, Jordan Peele-produced action film Monkey Man (you can read our review at This Link) reached theatres back at the start of April and underperformed at the box office, pulling in just $34 million worldwide. It received a digital release by the end of April and will be getting a 4K Blu-ray release in the UK this weekend – and Deadline has revealed that it will be available to watch on the Peacock streaming service next week! It’s set to start streaming on Peacock on June 14th.

Here’s the official synopsis: Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out...

Get your home theaters ready for a brutal display of power because Dev Patel’s Monkey Man is getting a Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-ray release! The physical version of Patel’s directorial debut hails from Universal Pictures UK, and it comes packed with extras to take you behind the action of one of this year’s best films. The Collector’s Edition enters the ring on June 8.

Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage,...

Exclusive: 5X Media, an international production studio, talent management and TV/film sales company, announced the signings of actor-writer-director Makrand Deshpande (Monkey Man), and actor, TikTok and social media influencer Rami Zeinn.

Deshpande, who most recently co-starred in Monkey Paw production, and Dev Patel’s directorial debut film, Monkey Man. Over his nearly four-decade career in Indian cinema and theater as an actor, writer and director, he has built a massive body of work. After working across six languages, Monkey Man marks his English-language debut.

Zeinn, 23, a social media star sharing his unique take on style, food and comedy, has turned his focus to his onscreen endeavors. The Missouri native, raised in Virginia and Dubai, studied acting at Pace University and established himself as an actor/influencer while living in New York before moving to Los Angeles, where he is ready to grow his brand in Hollywood and apply his talent to the performing arts.

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Bhaiyya Ji: Release date May 24, 2024, cast Manoj Bajpayee, Suvinder Vicky, Zoya Hussain, Vipin Sharma

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Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan: Release date May 31, 2024, cast Anupam Kher, Makrand Deshpande, Surabhi Tiwari, Aashriya Mishra

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi: Release date May 31, 2024, cast Rajkumar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor

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Chandu Champion: Release date June 14, 2024, cast Kartik Aaryan, Katrina Kaif, Bhuvan Arora, Palak Lalwani

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Emergency: Release date June 14, 2024, cast Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhry

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Ishq Vishk Rebound: Release date June 21, 2024, cast Naila Grewal, Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Ashish Singh

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What To Watch This Weekend: Crakk, Challengers, etc. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

What to Watch This Weekend? If you also have this question on your mind, we have everything sorted for you. This weekend, several titles are releasing to entertain you. From “Crakk” and “Laapataa Ladies” to “Zendaya’s Challengers,” the movies on streaming platforms and in theatres are critically acclaimed.

In this article, we have mentioned several big releases that will keep you engrossed and make your weekend wholesome. From thrillers to comedies, there’s something in every genre. So, take note of these titles and don’t miss out on catching up on them Asap.

What to Watch This Weekend (Ott Releases) Bhimaa

Available on: Disney+ Hotstar

The Telugu fantasy action drama stars Tottempudi Gopichand and Malvika Sharma, directed by A Harsha.

Trending Ruslaan Movie Review: Aayush Sharma Packs In Kicks & Punches In A Spy Thriller With Hits & Misses...

The beloved character Chhota Bheem and his gang are back on the big screen with their latest adventure. The team behind “Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan” is gearing up for a theatrical release on 24th May 2024.

Unveiling “Dum Hai”:

A new song titled “Dum Hai” has been launched, adding to the excitement surrounding the film. Sung by Amit Mishra, the song is composed by Raghav Sachar and penned by Kunwar Juneja.

Now ‘Chhota Bheem’ On Big Screen… New Song Launched… 24 May Release… #Bheem and his gang is back… Team #ChhotaBheemAndTheCurseOfDamyaanunveils the new song: #DumHai.

In *cinemas* 24 May 2024.

Sung by Amit Mishra, the song is composed by Raghav Sachar and penned by Kunwar… pic.twitter.com/3IqF3gjQN4

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 26, 2024Stellar Cast:

The movie stars Anupam Kher and Makrand Deshpande, alongside Yagya Bhasin, who portrays the iconic character Chhota Bheem.

Creative Team:

Directed by Rajiv Chilaka...

Take a look at more fight footage from “Monkey Man”, the new live-action crime thriller, directed by Dev Patel, starring Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande, releasing April 23, 2024 on digital platforms:

“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…

“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders…

“…who not only are responsible for his mother's death…

‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Dev Patel’s bone-crunching action film, Monkey Man, is swinging onto digital platforms faster than Atefeh Safaei can throw a punch. According to the film’s official Twitter account, Monkey Man comes to digital to rent or buy tomorrow, April 23rd! Despite underperforming at the box office with $28M+, Monkey Man is a hit with critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, Patel’s directorial debut is 88% on the Tomatometer, with an 84% Fresh Audience Score.

Competition is fierce at the box office in 2024, with original films struggling to make a dent. Monkey Man opened alongside The First Omen, one of the horror genre’s most well-reviewed films in recent memory. Still, Monkey Man‘s most formidable opponent is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which reigns supreme with $485M+. The New Empire opened one week ahead of Monkey Man, gobbling up most of the action-oriented box office. With Monkey Man coming to digital,...

From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey Man Photo: Universal Studios Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped...

From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey ManPhoto: Universal Studios

Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...

Actress Priyanka Chopra has heaped praise on Indian-origin British actor-filmmaker Dev Patel for his impressive debut as a director with ‘Monkey Man’. Priyanka took to Instagram stories and gave a shout out to Patel and the cast of the film, which also includes Sikandar Kher and Sobhita Dhulipala.

The actress wrote: “Bravo #DevPatel What an impressive debut!”

Priyanka also tagged Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, and producer Jordan Peele.

The film also stars Sharlto Copley, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others.

The action thriller follows the journey of a young man portrayed by Dev Patel, who embarks on a mission to seek justice for his mother’s death, caused by corrupt leaders.

‘Monkey Man’ was scheduled to release on April 19 in India, but the release has now been delayed indefinitely.

As for Priyanka, she is currently busy filming her upcoming film, ‘Heads of State’.

Priyanka chopra lauds dev patel for 'impressive...

Monkey Man is directed by Dev Patel and produced by Jordan Peele. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

You might have heard praises of Dev Patel‘s Monkey Man everywhere. Patel’s Labor of Love is an intense, high-octane action-thriller soaked in vengeance and served on a delightful platter of emotion and culturally rich optics. After rave reviews and accolades at film festivals, the movie was finally released worldwide on April 5. And despite stiff competition from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, the movie has swept into second place.

Among the new movies, Moneky Paw Production’s Monkey Man outperforms 20th Century Studios’ The First Omen, with $10.5 million to $8 million+. While Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire still holds strong. The movie was expected to make around $50 million at the domestic box office but made $80 million.

The box office numbers worldwide were also mindblowing as it made a whopping $194 million instead of its expected $135 million.

Monkey Man is one of the most imaginative action films to come out sometimes and it comes from a first-time director who also stars in the lead role Dev Patel. Described as “Indian John Wick,” the action-thriller film follows the story of a young underground fighter who goes on a rampage against the city’s elite to avenge the injustices done by them to his mother and village. Monkey Man also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Makarand Deshpande, Sharlto Copley, Brahim Achabbakhe, Ashwini Kalshekar, Pitobash Tripathy, and Vipin Sharma. So, if you loved the action and heartfelt story told in Monkey Man by the first passionate first-time director Dev Patel, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

John Wick Credit – Lionsgate Movies

Monkey Man is being described as “Indian John Wick,” so this film had to be on this list. Directed by Chad Stahelski, John...

The beloved animated character, ‘Chhota Bheem,’ is all geared up to make a grand entry onto the big screen with the release of its latest movie, ‘Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damyaan.’ With a captivating teaser already transporting viewers back in time, the anticipation for the film is soaring high.

Title Track Launch:

Adding to the excitement, the team behind ‘Chhota Bheem’ unveiled the title track of the movie yesterday. Sung by Raghav Sachar, Jyotica Tangri, Kiaan Sachar, Riaan Rosemeyer, and Simar Singh, the song is composed by Raghav Sachar and penned by Kunwar Juneja. The catchy tune promises to enhance the cinematic experience for audiences of all ages.

Star Cast:

The movie features renowned actors Anupam Kher and Makrand Deshpande in pivotal roles, alongside young talent Yagya Bhasin, who essays the role of the iconic Chhota Bheem. Their performances are expected to bring depth and vibrancy to the...

Relatively early in Dev Patel’s shaggy revenge flick Monkey Man, Bobby (Patel) finds himself with a wad of cash in a back alley shack looking for a gun. His grimy arms dealer, unveiling his wares, immediately asks him if he likes John Wick, and offers him a Chinese replica of a gun that Keanu Keeves’s Wick used in one of the films, to which Bobby asks if he has something smaller so that he can be a little closer to his target.

That’s an almost innocuous scene in the grand scheme of Patel’s feature directorial debut, but it’s the perfect encapsulation of the film’s ethos. Where the John Wick films are globe-trotting orgies of brutal, blood-soaked revenge, Monkey Man, as written by Patel, Paul Angunawela, and John Collee, is far more intimate, literally and figuratively. Eschewing sweeping, panoramic wide shots, almost as if it were allergic to them,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Ripley, Civil War and Monkey Man.

Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces premiere

Steve Martin was joined by Selena Gomez, Jimmy Fallon, Diane Sawyer, Richard Kind and Finn Wittrock at the New York premiere of his new Apple TV+ documentary on March 29.

Selena Gomez and Steve Martin Director Morgan Neville, Steve Martin and Jimmy Fallon

Civil War special screening

After debuting Civil War at SXSW, writer-director Alex Garland and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Jesse Plemons and Nick Offerman screened the film in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Alex Garland, Nick Offerman, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Jojo T. Gibbs

Ripley premiere

Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning joined creator Steven Zaillian at the Los Angeles premiere of their new Netflix series on Wednesday.

Vipin Sharma, Reva Marchellin, Makarand Desphpande, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Sikandar Kher and Pitobash attend as Universal Pictures presents the Monkey Man premiere at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Wednesday, April 3, 2024

(photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Dev Patel’s Monkey Man had a star-studded premiere at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 3rd. The cast, the crew, and many stars came out to support and see this, from what we heard, brilliant film.

Packed with thrilling and spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is directed by Dev Patel from his original story and oh, he plays the intense lead character as well.

The film’s international cast includes Sharlto Copley (District 9), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), Sikandar Kher (Aarya), Adithi Kalkunte (Hotel Mumbai), Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven), Ashwini Kalsekar (Ek Tha Hero), Makarand Deshpande (Rrr), Jatin Malik in his film debut,...

Dev Patel’s extreme action film Monkey Man swings into the top spot during Thursday previews at the box office, exorcising Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen with $1.4M to the origin story’s $725K. Monkey Man’s preview screening started at 5 Pm at 2,750 theaters on Thursday, while The First Omen screened at 7 Pm.

Meanwhile, Adam Wingard’s Monsterverse rumble, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, punched its way past $100M on Thursday, with estimates calling for $32M during its second weekend in cinemas. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues to dominate IMAX screens, while Monkey Man and The First Omen play on Plf screens.

Here’s the official synopsis for Monkey Man courtesy of NBCUniversal:

“Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman,...

The bridge between Indian and American action cinema has unfortunately yet to be built. There are throughlines between the two industries, that's for sure; recently, Siddharth Anand's “Fighter” borrowed the luscious aesthetics and jingoistic tone of the “Top Gun” franchise, and the work of Lokesh Kanagaraj wouldn't quite be the way it is without his trusty, robust list of North American favorites. But there has yet to be a film that solidly unifies the nations with an equal balance of what makes each industries' take on high-octane thrills so heady. That is perhaps until now, with Dev Patel's American-produced, Mumbai-set one-man-army action-extravaganza “Monkey Man” that pounds its chest onto screens around the world with unparalleled levels of energy, swagger and savagery.

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Patel is Kid, a bottom-of-the-ladder bare-knuckle brawler who has gained a reputation as a fall...

Dev Patel makes his feature directorial debut with Monkey Man and is hoping his first film behind the camera won’t be his last.

Patel wrote, directed, produced and stars in the Universal action-thriller, which follows a young man who sets out on a journey to hunt down a group of corrupt leaders responsible for his mother’s death, becoming a savior of the poor and powerless people they torment along the way.

At the Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday, Patel told The Hollywood Reporter that he became “a reluctant writer and then a sort of reluctant director” on the project after he pitched it to previous collaborator Neill Blomkamp to direct and Blomkamp told the actor he should helm it himself because of his attachment to the material.

“There were some incredible people that pushed me into this director’s seat, and once I was there, I didn’t look back,...

Dev Patel has the support of his longtime love on his big night!

The 33-year-old actor and girlfriend Tilda Cobham-Hervey looked so in love at the premiere of his directorial debut Monkey Man on Wednesday (April 3) held at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

Photos: Check out the latest pics of Dev Patel

Also joining Dev at the premiere were his co-stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripath, Vipin Sharma, Makarand Deshpande, Sikandar Kher, and Sobhita Dhulipala.

Keep reading to find out more…Monkey Man‘s story involves a man who embarks on mission for vengeance against the powerful people who murdered his mother.

Along with directing the movie and starring in it, Dev also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.

In a new interview, Dev revealed the injury he sustained why filming the movie.

Monkey Man hits theaters on Friday, April 5 – watch the trailer here!

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Actor Sikandar Kher is currently in the US to attend the premier of his maiden Hollywood film ‘Monkey Man’, an action thriller film directed by Indian origin British actor-filmmaker Dev Patel, whom he said is one of the best director’s he has worked with in his career so far.

‘Monkey Man’ is scheduled to have its premiere at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre followed by its release in the US on April 5.

The actor will join the star-studded cast for this grand event.

Talking to Ians about the film, Sikandar, who auditioned for the film 10 years ago, said: “It’s exciting that the film is finally releasing, it’s a labour of love. Interesting thing is I originally auditioned for this part 10 years ago and now to finally be here in LA, for the premiere is surreal.”

The actor heaped praise on the actor-filmmaker, who made it big with...

Halsey and Avan Jogia are hitting the red carpet!

The couple attended a special screening of Dev Patel‘s directorial debut Monkey Man hosted by Universal Pictures on Tuesday night (April 2) held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif.

Also joining Dev at the screening were his co-stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripath, Vipin Sharma, Makarand Deshpande, Sikandar Kher, and Sobhita Dhulipala.

Keep reading to find out more…Monkey Man‘s story involves a man who embarks on mission for vengeance against the powerful people who murdered his mother.

Along with directing the movie and starring in it, Dev also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.

Monkey Man hits theaters on Friday, April 5 – watch the trailer here!

Click through the gallery for 20+ pictures of the stars at the screening…...

Director Dev Patel (center left) on the set of his film Monkey Man

Experience Dev Patel’s ode to his ancestry in his new film Monkey Man, which releases April 5th. Not only is the esteemed actor starring in the film, but he also wrote the story and is making his debut as a director for the action drama!

Produced by Jordan Peele, Monkey Man also features Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik and Zakir Hussain.

Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman, and the embodying strength and courage of Hanuman, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers...

Take a look at more fight footage from “Monkey Man”, the new live-action crime thriller, directed by Dev Patel, starring Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:

“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…

“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders…

“…who not only are responsible for his mother's death…

‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Actor/director Dev Patel opens this two-minute look behind the scenes of Monkey Man by quoting a quote from the film: “The pain will leave you once it’s finished teaching you.” Patel, who made his feature film directing debut with the action thriller, learned that lesson the hard way, breaking his foot and his hand during shooting.

“I poured all of myself into this. Every frame, every beat, every detail…and it’s been a ferocious process making this film,” explained the Oscar nominated actor.

Joining Patel in front of the camera are Sharlto Copley (District 9), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), Sikandar Kher (Aarya), Adithi Kalkunte (Hotel Mumbai), and Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven). Ashwini Kalsekar (Ek Tha Hero), Makarand Deshpande (Rrr), Jatin Malik, and Zakir Hussain (Duranga) also star.

A scene from ‘Monkey Man’ (Photo © Universal Studios)

“Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage,...

Dev Patel has been a well-known, majorly respected actor in Hollywood for years dating back to his star-making performance in "Slumdog Millionaire." Now, more than 15 years later, Patel is stepping behind the camera for his feature directorial debut "Monkey Man," a movie that also sees him taking an action star turn. While "Monkey Man" was originally going to go directly to Netflix, Universal Pictures and "Get Out" director Jordan Peele rescued it and will be giving it a major theatrical release. Can this film become the next big original breakout action hit?

"Monkey Man" hits theaters next weekend and is currently eyeing an opening between $16 and $25 million, per Box Office Pro. That's an encouraging start given that Netflix originally spent around $30 million on the production. It's unclear what Universal had to pay to get the rights but it feels safe to assume it's probably around $40 million or less (before marketing...

Dev Patel’s critically acclaimed new thriller Monkey Man releases in North American theaters before it opens in India and the actor/director/writer/producer has debuted a new behind-the-scenes video taking fans back to the set of the film. Winner of the SXSW Headliner Audience Award, Monkey Man hits theaters in US/Canada next week on April 5 and tickets are available right now including for the premium Dolby Cinema format.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred...

Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of Monkey Man on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm!

Synopsis: Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over,...

Take a look at more footage from “Monkey Man”, the new live-action crime thriller, directed by Dev Patel, starring Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:

“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…

“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders, who not only are responsible for his mother's death…

‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Fresh from kicking all kinds of butt over in SxSw, Dev Patel and his team arrived in London this evening to premiere his incredible feature debut – Monkey Man.

Directed by Patel from his story and his screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). The film’s international cast includes Sharlto Copley (District 9), Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), Ashwini Kalsekar (Ek Tha Hero), Sikandar Kher (Aarya) and Makarand Deshpande (Rrr).

You can read our 5 star review from SxSw right here.

Monkey Man will be released on the 5th April, 2024. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

Monkey Man Premiere Interviews

Plot:

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who, after the...

This Spring, Witness How One Small Ember Can Burn Down Everything. From Producer Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures Presents Dev Patel In His Tour-de-force Directing Debut, Monkey Man. Rated R.

Only In Theaters April 5th.

https://www.monkeyman.movie/

The St. Louis advance screening is 7Pm. Wednesday April 3rd at Marcus Ronnie’s Cine (6Pm Suggested Arrival)

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Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where,...

Universal Pictures has launched a new trailer for Dev Patel’s directorial debut in the action thriller ‘Monkey Man.’

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who, after the horrific land dispute massacre of his childhood village, was left orphaned on the streets of the fictional city of Yatana. Kid now makes a meagre living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he allows himself to be beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

But when, after years of patience and contained rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite, his childhood trauma boils over, and his scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of righteous revenge against the men who took everything from him.

Directed by Dev Patel from his story...

Dev Patel’s directorial debut is getting closer… and here’s the trailer for Monkey Man, which is heading to cinemas shortly.

Now that Road House has released (although not in cinemas sadly), we can sate our thirst for bone-crunching action – for a little while at least. However, the next film on the horizon to offer artfully-filmed fisticuffs is Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, and judging by this new trailer, the film is taking no prisoners in its quest to be the most memorable action film of 2024.

Monkey Man is the Lion star’s directorial debut and you have to admire a kind of creative force like Patel: when he wasn’t landing these kind of roles in Hollywood, he simply went out and came up with a story (along with credited screenwriters with Paul Angunawela and John Collee) and then made the film himself. When you see the...

Oscar® nominee Dev Patel is making his feature film directing debut with something intense, the action thriller titled Monkey Man. Patel also stars in the film about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

The adrenaline-pumping...

“Monkey Man” is a new live-action crime thriller, directed by Dev Patel, starring Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:

“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…

“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders, who not only are responsible for his mother's death…

‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”

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Dev Patel’s feature directorial debut is picking up steam on the hype train. Monkey Man recently premiered to great raves at the SXSW Festival, and the screening earned Patel a lengthy standing ovation, which moved him to tears. Universal has released a final trailer for the Jordan Peele-produced film just before it hits theaters (and faces) on April 5. Joining Patel in the cast is a slate of actors that include international talents such as Sharlto Copley (District 9), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), Sikandar Kher (Aarya), Adithi Kalkunte (Hotel Mumbai), Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven), Ashwini Kalsekar (Ek Tha Hero), Makarand Deshpande (Rrr), Jatin Malik in his film debut, and Zakir Hussain (Duranga).

The official synopsis reads,

“Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered...

Universal Pictures has released the new trailer for Monkey Man, which was directed by Dev Patel and produced by Jordan Peele. The film opens in theaters on April 5.

Monkey Man is rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity, and drug use.

Oscar nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave...

"If a man wishes to challenge the gods, he must become more than a man... he must become a beast." Hits in theaters soon!! Universal has revealed a second & final trailer for Monkey Man, the entirely awesome action movie from Dev Patel. Directed by Patel, and produced by Jordan Peele & his company Monkeypaw. The first trailer dropped in earlier in the year, it just premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to rave reviews, and hits theaters worldwide in April. Acclaimed British actor Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who killed his mother and continue to systemically victimize all of the poor and powerless. Packed with thrilling & spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. The cast features Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande,...

Universal and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions are getting set to unleash director Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, which has been earning rave reviews on the festival scene.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her SXSW review for Bloody Disgusting, “Monkey Man presents Dev Patel as a new action hero, a tenacious underdog with a penetrating stare who bites, bludgeons, and stabs his way through bodies to gloriously bloody excess. More excitingly, the film introduces Patel as a strong visionary right out of the gate.”

“Patel’s assured, audacious vision delivers an epic crowd-pleaser of mythic proportions,” Meagan’s 4.5 star rave review continues. “Run, don’t walk, to theaters for this one.”

Monkey Man will release only in theaters April 5. Watch the new trailer below.

The official press release previews, “Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s...

After nearly two decades of work in front of the camera, Dev Patel has crafted his directorial debut with the actioner Monkey Man. The Jordan Peele-produced feature, from Patel’s own story and screenplay he collaborated on with Paul Angunawela and John Collee (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World), will arrive just a few weeks after its SXSW premiere, and now a new trailer has landed.

Here’s the synopsis: “Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over,...

"What I'm really drawn to in this film is theme of: revenger becoming an avenger." Let's rock!! Universal has debuted a promo featurette for Monkey Man, the badass action movie from Dev Patel. It's directed by Patel, and produced by Jordan Peele and his company Monkeypaw. The first trailer dropped in earlier in the year, it just premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to rave reviews, and hits theaters worldwide in April. Acclaimed British actor Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who killed his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor & powerless. Packed with thrilling & spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. The cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher. This featurette includes Jordan Peele...

Dev Patel is hopped up on the visual language and legacy of action cinema in Monkey Man, a walloping sucker punch of a debut feature from the star of Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight. Based on Patel’s original story, written alongside Paul Angunawela and John Collee, and produced by Jordan Peele through Monkeypaw Productions, the film is a blood and sweat slicked coming out party not just for a sharp new directorial talent, but a self-styled action star that no one expected.

Set in the fictional city of Yatana, Patel stars as Kid, a haunted young man who barely makes a living in an underground fighting ring. Drawing strength from the tale of Hanuman, the Hindu ape deity his mother told him tales of as a child, Kid dons a gorilla mask and takes falls against more popular fighters to make cash to scrape by. After years of suppressing his rage,...

Prepare for an immersive cinematic experience as the beloved superhero, ‘Chhota Bheem,’ makes his debut on the big screen. The teaser for ‘Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan’ is set to unveil tomorrow, building anticipation for the film’s release on May 24, 2024.

Star-Studded Cast:

The movie stars Anupam Kher and Makrand Deshpande, alongside Yagya Bhasin, who portrays the iconic role of ‘Chhota Bheem.’ With a talented cast and a thrilling storyline, fans can expect an action-packed adventure that will leave them on the edge of their seats.

Now Experience ‘Chhota Bheem’ On Big Screen… Teaser *Tomorrow*… 24 May Release… The beloved superhero arrives on the big screen… Teaser of #ChhotaBheemAndTheCurseOfDamyaan to unveil tomorrow [14 March 2024].

Stars #AnupamKher and #MakrandDeshapande along with #YagyaBhasin… pic.twitter.com/koKoy9pdCV

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 13, 2024Behind the Scenes:

Directed by Rajiv Chilaka and produced by Rajiv Chilaka, Megha Chilaka, Srinivas Chilakalapudi, and Bharath Laxmipati, ‘Chhota Bheem...

The impact of the John Wick movies can be seen in the trailer of Monkey Man. Dev Patel (known for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight) teams up with Jordan Peele to deliver this action-packed film.

A still from Monkey Man‘s trailer

The trailer, which dropped in January, has drawn huge comparisons to the high-octane action of the John Wick series. Patel is making his directorial debut, while Peele is the producer of the action thriller.

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As reported by IGN, the film is inspired by divine monkey-like God Hanuman, a Hindu “icon embodying strength and courage.” This film marks Patel’s break from the curse of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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