In his blistering directorial debut, Dev Patel unleashes a storm of rage, revenge, and righteous fists with Monkey Man—a gritty, neon-drenched action thriller that plays like John Wick met Slumdog Millionaire in a dark alley and decided to blow the place up. Loosely inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, this film doesn’t just punch—it roars, kicks, and bleeds for every underdog crushed by corrupt systems. Patel is magnetic, throwing himself into every stunt with feral intensity, and his directing chops surprise with stylish flair and emotional nuance. It’s a genre film that dares to have a soul and a political conscience.