Sobhita Dhulipala Overjoyed as 'Monkey Man' Secures BAFTA Nomination
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Synopsis
Actress Sobhita Dhulipala is overjoyed as her film 'Monkey Man' receives a BAFTA nomination and ranks as Rotten Tomatoes' best-reviewed movie in the action and adventure category. Directed by Dev Patel, the film tells the story of an ex-convict seeking redemption.
Key Takeaways
- Sobhita Dhulipala celebrates her film's BAFTA nomination.
- ‘Monkey Man’ is the top-reviewed action movie on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Dev Patel nominated for Outstanding Debut at BAFTAs.
- Film features a compelling story about redemption.
- Star-studded wedding of Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya.
Mumbai, Jan 17 (NationPress) Actress Sobhita Dhulipala is thrilled as her film “Monkey Man” receives a BAFTA nomination and ranks as the highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes. The actress announced via social media that her film is now competing for BAFTA honors, with Dev Patel nominated for Outstanding Debut by a British Director or Producer.
The film triumphed in the Best Action and Adventure Movies category, facing off against titles like Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Rebel Ridge, and Twisters.
On Instagram, she expressed her excitement with the words, “AM I DREAMIN OR WHAT HOLY ….. - A BAFTA nomination. - Rotten Tomatoes best reviewed action and adventure film 2024. #IndieForLife.”
Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel, is an action-filled thriller following an ex-convict on a quest for redemption in a corrupt, chaotic environment. The movie features Patel in the lead role, supported by actors Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, and Vipin Sharma.
In 2024, Sobhita married actor Naga Chaitanya at the historic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. She shared memorable moments from their much-anticipated wedding held in December.
Posting their first official wedding images on Instagram, they added a caption in Telugu.
The first photo features Sobhita affectionately holding Naga’s face. Subsequent photos capture various rituals during the wedding, including 'Havan' and 'Jaimaala'.
During the 'Jaimala' ceremony, the couple is seen playfully attempting to place the garland around each other's necks, each refusing to yield.
Naga and Sobhita tied the knot on December 5, 2024. Their intimate yet star-studded celebration included notable personalities like Chiranjeevi, PV Sindhu, Nayanthara, NTR, and celebrated couples such as Ram Charan-Upasana Konidela and Mahesh Babu-Namrata Shirodkar.
Annapurna Studios, established by Naga Chaitanya's grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, is a treasured family legacy for both the Akkineni family and the entire Telugu film industry. Spanning 22 acres in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, the studio holds a special significance in Tollywood's history, making it a perfect venue for this unforgettable occasion.
