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Anurag Kashyap's 'Monkey in a Cage' Tackles Justice, #MeToo

9/8/2025

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Story summary

Anurag Kashyap's film "Monkey in a Cage" premiered at TIFF, exploring India's prison system and the #MeToo movement.
The story centers on an aging star accused of rape, revealing systemic legal injustices.
Bobby Deol leads, drawing from his own career struggles for authenticity.
The film features a diverse cast to accurately portray prison realities.
Producer Nikhil Dwivedi prioritizes unique storytelling over commercial pressures.
The production faced emotional challenges, impacting the cast and crew.
Following its Toronto premiere, the film will have international distribution, with an Indian release planned for late 2025 or early 2026.

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Story summary

Anurag Kashyap's film "Monkey in a Cage" premiered at TIFF, exploring India's prison system and the #MeToo movement.
The story centers on an aging star accused of rape, revealing systemic legal injustices.
Bobby Deol leads, drawing from his own career struggles for authenticity.
The film features a diverse cast to accurately portray prison realities.
Producer Nikhil Dwivedi prioritizes unique storytelling over commercial pressures.
The production faced emotional challenges, impacting the cast and crew.
Following its Toronto premiere, the film will have international distribution, with an Indian release planned for late 2025 or early 2026.