Amid India Release Uncertainty, Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Leaked Online; Netizens React
Pirated HD versions of 'Monkey Man' have now made their way to the internet.
Dev Patel's directorial debut 'Monkey Man' is still awaiting a release in India, and several cinephiles in the country have been expressing their disappointment on not being able to watch the latest Hollywood movie in theatres. In the latest Hollywood movie news, the desis have now found an alternate way to watch the latest Hollywood movie after 'Monkey Man' dropped on video-on-demand (VOD) platforms in the US. Following the latest Hollywood movie being made available digitally, pirated HD versions of 'Monkey Man' have now made their way to the internet. Several users have already downloaded the film, which was released in the West, earlier this month.
There are several reactions to 'Monkey Man' being leaked online.
"Just Watched Monkey Man by Dev Patel, didn't release in Indian theatres. One of the Bravest and Best action film of 2024. Hats off to Dev Patel, who did not compromise his film. This revenge action thriller can clearly," wrote one user.
I think This scene is inspired by many recent true events.
— Laibah Firdaus. لائبہ فردوس (@FirdausLaibah) April 23, 2024
Just Watched Monkey Man by Dev Patel, didn't release in Indian theatres. One of the Bravest and Best action film of 2024.
Hats off to Dev Patel, who did not compromise his film.
This revenge action thriller can clearly… pic.twitter.com/EzOdWeIIlt
Here are some of the other reactions:
“We all have scars.”
— A Shot. (@justashottt_) April 24, 2024
— Monkey Man (2024), dir. Dev Patel pic.twitter.com/yfigRjuHO6
The brutal economy of this bit in Monkey Man pic.twitter.com/I1EvmFMUNr
— Uday Bhatia (@yooday) April 23, 2024
#MonkeyMan is BRUTAL, HEARTBREAKING, and all-out PURE ADRENALINE!
— Evan | PME (@0fficialPME) April 17, 2024
It is one of the coolest grounded action films I've seen in a bit. With awesome fight choreography, creative cinematography, a solid story, and a great cast, you're not going to want to miss this one in theaters! pic.twitter.com/EZae3TDYM8
#MonkeyMan This movie is a treat for action movie lovers. Hand to hand combat just awsm. Luvd the flashback story and the character of mother.Lord hanuman and ramayan reference worked really well. pic.twitter.com/dnlFP7Pdio
— amd.vn (@amdvn777) April 24, 2024
Watched Monkey Man last night. Dev Patel is now on a very short shortlist of directors I refer to as "just that guy" great movie.
— D (@guv360) April 24, 2024
Just finished watching monkey man pic.twitter.com/Q7MmVwaZMT
— kay (@dangitshit) April 24, 2024
For the unversed, 'Monkey Man' has been bankrolled by Jordan Peele. Apart from Dev Patel, the latest Hollywood movie also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, and Sobhita Dhulipala.
'Monkey Man' premiered in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland on April 5, however, it is still awaiting approval from the Central Board of Film Certification in India (CBFC), without which it cannot be released.
Earlier, the film’s makers had revealed that 'Monkey Man' is inspired by the legend of Lord Hanuman.
Made on a budget of USD 10 million, 'Monkey Man' has already collected USD 28.6 million globally.
