Dev Patel gets emotional at ‘Monkey Man’ premiere.
Actor Dev Patel is gearing up for the release of his directorial debut, Monkey Man. The action thriller stars Patel as a superhero vigilante and had its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.
According to reports, Patel received a standing ovation from the audience at the end of the film’s screening. Visibly moved by the response, Patel was seen with tears in his eyes as he thanked the viewers with folded hands.
The actor, known for versatile roles in films like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and ‘Lion,’ has also written the script for ‘Monkey Man.’ This is Patel’s first directorial project. He has taken on additional responsibilities as a producer on the fast-paced thriller.
‘Monkey Man’ follows the journey of an unlikely hero battling a world of corporate greed and government corruption. With the project, Patel aims to showcase his passion for gritty, realistic storytelling.
The emotional reaction is a testament to the actor’s commitment to his creative vision. It also reflects the challenges of wearing multiple hats and taking a film from script to screen. Industry watchers will be closely monitoring the commercial and critical response to Dev Patel’s directorial debut.
