Summary

• The Monkey Man cast, led by Dev Patel, brings cultural diversity and depth to the film, enhancing its emotional realism and impact.
• Release date: Monkey Man premiered digitally on June 11, 2024, earning $33 million globally despite being dropped by Netflix.
• Dev Patel's portrayal of Kid is both physically intense and emotionally compelling, ed by a talented cast of actors.

The Monkey Man's good reviews, imbuing the film with further emotional depth and realism. The neo-noir action movie stars Patel himself as Kid, a young man on a revenge mission against those who wronged his mother and continue to plague Indian politics and society.

John Wick, it's not just an action thriller, but a layered narrative rich with themes of revenge, community strength, and social justice. Patel's portrayal of Kid is both physically intense and emotionally compelling, and he is backed by a talented cast of ing actors.

Dev Patel as Kid

Date Of Birth: April 23, 1990

• Active Since: 2006

Actor: Born in Harrow, England, Dev Patel began his career playing Anwar Kharral in the 2007 E4 teen drama Skins. However, his breakthrough role came with Danny Boyle's 2008 drama Slumdog Millionaire, which catapulted him into the international spotlight. His subsequent acclaimed performance came as Saroo Brierley in the 2016 drama Lion, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best ing Actor. Since then, his career has continued to flourish with films like Hotel Mumbai, The Personal History of David Copperfield, and The Green Knight. However, Monkey Man marks his entry as a bonafide action hero.

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Character: Kid is driven by vengeance and a profound sense of justice. He keeps getting flashbacks of his childhood, where he grew up with his loving mother in India's forests until he was violently displaced by a corrupt cop. Now, Kid moonlights as a fighter in a dingy underground boxing ring, where he endures brutal beatings night after night, until he infiltrates an elite organization to avenge his mother's death. His journey is marked by intense physical and emotional battles, as he evolves from a tragic victim of circumstance to a formidable force against exploitation and injustice.

Sobhita Dhulipala as Sita

Date Of Birth: May 31, 1992

• Active Since: 2013

Actor: Sobhita Dhulipala was born in Andhra Pradesh, India, and first gained prominence as a model. She made her acting debut in Anurag Kashyap's 2016 thriller Raman Raghav 2.0, but her breakthrough role was as Tara Khanna in the Amazon Prime Video drama series Made in Heaven. Dhulipala has acted across several Indian film industries, most notably in the critically acclaimed Tamil two-part epic Ponniyin Selvan: I and Ponniyin Selvan: II. Most recently, she featured in a Hindi remake of the 2016 British series The Night Manager, where she played Kaveri Dixit, the equivalent of Elizabeth Debicki's Jemima Marshall.

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Character: Sita is a sex worker at the elite establishment that Kid seeks to infiltrate. She only works with the wealthiest clients and appears at ease navigating her profession and the world she inhabits. At one point, she tells him that he needs to develop a thicker skin and more resilience to keep working there. However, Sita ends up being a crucial for Kid in his quest to avenge his mother. She encourages him to fight and helps him at an important juncture.

Sikandar Kher as Rana Singh

Date Of Birth: October 31, 1982

• Active Since: 2008

Actor: Born in Mumbai, India, Sikandar Kher has played several ing roles in Hindi films, from Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey to Tere Bin Laden 2 to Sooryavanshi. He recently gained recognition for his excellent performances in Indian streaming content, mainly Disney+ Hotstar's thriller series Aarya and Netflix's comedy thriller Monica, O My Darling and sci-fi series Sense8. Next, he is set to feature in Amazon Prime Video's Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian spin-off of Citadel.

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Character: Rana Singh is the principal antagonist of Monkey Man. He is a corrupt cop who functions as the muscle for Baba Shakti and the political party he controls. Rana derives pleasure in threatening people and causing destruction. He is the main executor of the violence and pillaging that displaced Kid from the forests. Rana also brutalizes and kills Kid's mother, making him the singular focus of Kid's revenge. He is ruthless, manipulative, and a dangerous adversary for Kid.

Makarand Deshpande as Baba Shakti

Date Of Birth: March 6, 1966

• Active Since: 1988

Actor: Makarand Deshpande was born in Maharashtra, India, and is a veteran character actor, with over 150 IMDb credits across Hindi, Marathi, Telegu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and with Monkey Man, English-language cinema. He is known for his quirky, comedic character roles, where is plays a drunkard, eccentric, or wayward figure who contributes to the protagonist's journey in some way. His most notable roles are Shiva in the 1999 Hindi thriller Sarfarosh, Fakir in 2004's Swades, Peddayya in the 2022 epic RRR, and Sikandar Singh in 2023's Jailer.

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Character: Baba Shakti is a charismatic, manipulative religious leader who controls the ruling Hindu nationalist Sovereign Party that is preparing for certain victory in an election. He exploits his influence to manipulate and oppress vulnerable communities, using Rana as his muscle. The whole reason Kid and his people are violently displaced is that Baba Shakti sparks a movement claiming their land used to be a Hindu religious site. As the other antagonist in Monkey Man, Baba Shakti represents the insidious intersection of religious and political power in India.

Monkey Man ing Cast & Characters

These Include Several Character Actors And One Indian Musical Legend

Pitabhash Tripathy as Alphonso: Pitabhash Tripathi plays Alphonso, a seasoned underworld player who serves as a mentor and ally to Kid. Navigating the complexities of the criminal world with wit and street-smart savvy, Alphonso offers Kid crucial guidance amid the chaos. Tripathi is known for his roles in Indian cinema, including comedic performances as Junior in 3 Idiots and Mandook in Shor in the City.

Sharlto Copley as Tiger: Sharlto Copley gained international acclaim for his breakout role as Wikus van de Merwe in District 9, demonstrating his ability to portray complex characters in science fiction settings. He has since starred in various films, including Elysium and Chappie. In Monkey Man, Sharlto Copley embodies the enigmatic and volatile character of Tiger, the man who hosts and runs the underground boxing club Kid fights in for money.

Vipin Sharma as Alpha: Vipin Sharma brings gravitas to the role of Alpha in Monkey Man. Alpha is the leader of the transgender hijra community who takes Kid in after he gets brutally injured. He helps Kid heal and provides him with crucial guidance and . Sharma is recognized for his impactful performances in Indian cinema, notably as the protagonist's father, Nandkishore Awasthi, in Taare Zameen Par, Ehsan Qureshi in Gangs of Wasseypur, and D Bhagat in the Amazon Prime Video series Pataal Lok.

Ashwini Kalsekar as Queenie Kapoor: Ashwini Kalsekar commands the screen as Queenie Kapoor, a formidable and ruthless manager of the high-end club and brothel that Kid infiltrates. Kalsekar is known for her versatile roles as a character actor in Indian cinema, most prominently as Rasika Jawanda in Andhadhun, Detective Joshi in Badlapur, and Varsha in Johnny Gaddaar.

Adithi Kalkunte as Neela: Adithi Kalkunte portrays Neela, Kid's mother who features in all his flashbacks of his childhood. She is a loving mother who instils in Kid a strong connection with Hindu mythology and the forest's natura environment. Her death is the principal catalyst for Kid's quest for revenge. Kalkunte is most known for playing Dimple in Hotel Mumbai, which also featured Patel in the lead role.

Jatin Malik as Young Kid: Jatin Malik captures the essence of Young Kid in Monkey Man, portraying the formative experiences that shape Kid's trajectory. He captures the innocence and curiosity of Young Kid, along with his deep love for his mother. Malik has not appeared in any notable movie or TV show before this role.

Zakir Hussain as Hijra tabla maestro: Zakir Hussain is a renowned tabla player and actor, known for his immense contributions to both Indian classical music and Hindi cinema. He is widely considered one of the greatest tabla players of all time. His presence as a cameo in the Monkey Man as the Hijra tabla maestro adds cultural significance and authenticity to the narrative. The Hijra community plays a crucial role in Kid's journey, providing and solidarity amid adversity.