Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Shines Globally, Ignored by Bollywood Despite Indian Roots

• Dev Patel's directorial debut, 'Monkey Man', grossed Rs 290 crore globally on a Rs 100 crore budget, winning 11 awards.
• Despite featuring Indian talent and themes, the action-thriller was not released in Indian cinemas due to political and religious concerns.
• The film, shot during the pandemic, faced delays and was initially dropped by Netflix before Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions intervened.
• Set in a Mumbai-like city, it explores corruption, caste discrimination, and injustice, inspired by the legend of Hanuman.
• It holds an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.8 on IMDb, receiving international acclaim and a BAFTA nomination for Dev Patel.

Why It Matters: 'Monkey Man' achieved global success and critical acclaim despite being overlooked for release in India.