Monkey Man, a thrilling action film marking Dev Patel's directorial debut, delves into the gritty underworld through a narrative that resonates with themes of vengeance and redemption. Released in 2024, the film showcases Patel's prowess as a filmmaker and actor and also presents a riveting soundtrack that plays a crucial role in accentuating the characters' intense, emotional journey.
With its eclectic mix of tracks, the soundtrack significantly enhances the storytelling, weaving traditional Indian sounds with modern musical elements to reflect the film's dynamic and dramatic arcs.
The soundtrack of Monkey Man is as diverse and layered as the film's narrative, featuring a variety of artists including the renowned Zakir Hussain and emerging talents like Sneha Khanwalkar. Each track such as Destroy In Order To Grow, Maushi, Mother, and Hit Me! is meticulously crafted to correspond with specific scenes, adding depth and a sense of place to the unfolding drama.
Exploring details of Monkey Man's full soundtrack
Monkey Man features almost 32 songs and here is the complete list of them,
- Destroy In Order To Grow by Vipin Sharma - 1:11
- Monkey Man - 1:45
- The Raju Special by Makarand Deshpande, Dev Patel - 1:56
- Baba Shakti - 1:09
- Mother by Jatin Malik, Adithi Kalkunte- 2:29
- Maushi by Sneha Khanwalkar, RADA - 2:34
- Hit Me! by Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Dev Patel- 1:28
- Memory by Sharlto Copley- 1:47
- Tiger by Sharlto Copley- 3:39
- The Mirror - 1:56
- Tuk Tuk - 2:32
- On the Ground by Sneha Khanwalkar- 1:54
- Dreams by Jatin Malik, Adithi Kalkunte- 4:21
- Hell by Makarand Deshpande - 2:29
- Naam Mera by Sneha Khanwalkar, Lazer X - 1:24
- Into The Fire by Jatin Malik, Adithi Kalkunte - 6:02
- The Tree by Zakir Hussain- 3:07
- Cut Open - 2:17
- Training by Zakir Hussain, Dev Patel - 1:29
- The Kid - 3:15
- The Candidate - 2:41
- Snake and a Monkey by Zakir Hussain- 1:14
- Attacks - 1:39
- Diwali Madness by Sneha Khanwalkar, Dr. Ganesh Chandanshive - 1:38
- Saffron Takeover by Vipin Sharma- 3:06
- The Wallet Song by Sneha Khanwalkar- 1:11
- Restaurant - 2:16
- Get Up by Zakir Hussain- 1:42
- Rana - 3:42
- My Son by Makarand Deshpande, Dev Patel- 1:28
- Hanuman - 1:41
- Home - 2:24
What is the movie about?
Monkey Man follows the harrowing tale of Kid, portrayed by Dev Patel, who survives a brutal massacre in his village only to return as a vengeful figure draped in the lore of Hanuman. The film begins with a young Kid witnessing the tragic death of his mother at the hands of a corrupt police chief, setting him on a path of revenge.
The story unfolds in a high-stakes environment where Kid, donning a monkey mask, navigates the dangerous underworld of fight clubs and criminal dens to confront and dismantle the corrupt forces that destroyed his life.
More details
Beyond its thrilling plot, the movie is celebrated for its rich visual storytelling and dynamic character development. With Jordan Peele and Patel himself as two of the many producers for the film, it was shot in Battam, Indonesia despite initial plans to execute the filming in India.
The cast includes notable actors such as Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, and Vipin Sharma, who bring depth to this gripping tale of justice and retribution. With a modest budget of $10 million, the film's impressive $35 million gross worldwide.
Interested viewers can watch Monkey Man on Peacock.