Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Trailer Released, Showcasing Gritty Action and Directorial Debut

Produced by Jordan Peele, the film follows an ex-felon in India's underworld, with a theatrical release set for April 5, 2024.

Dev Patel's directorial debut, 'Monkey Man', has released its first trailer, showcasing Patel's martial arts skills and the film's gritty action sequences.
The film, produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Pictures, is inspired by the legend of Hanuman and follows an ex-felon in India navigating a world of crime and corruption.
Patel's character, Kid, fights in an underground fight club while wearing a gorilla mask, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against those who killed his mother and exploit the vulnerable in India.
The film was initially set for a Netflix release but will now be released in theaters on April 5, 2024, thanks to Peele's intervention.
The trailer has received positive reactions from fans, with many comparing the film's action sequences to those in the 'John Wick' series.