In 2018, Monkey Man (described as “ John Wick in Mumbai”) was announced as Patel’s directorial debut, which he would co-write, produce and star in.

Monkey Man's occasionally brilliant fight scenes and the production challenges it overcame are almost enough to make you forget what you’re watching is more-or-less a semi-shallow collage of ...

After directing and acting in 'Monkey Man', actor-director Dev Patel is gearing up for his next, a revenge-thriller. Titled 'The Peasant', the upcoming film is backed by Fifth Season and Thunder Road.