Monkey Man

Kid’s final confrontation with Baba Shakti is intense and symbolic. After a brutal fight where Kid manages to beat Rana Singh to death, he finally reaches Baba Shakti, who, in a nihilistic manner, compares himself to the demon king Ravana, asserting that evil must exist in the world. Shakti then stabs Kid with a dagger, fatally wounding him. Despite the attack, Kid summons his remaining strength and manages to wrest the dagger away, ultimately killing Baba Shakti. It’s a powerful moment that symbolizes his victory over the evil that had destroyed his community and taken his family. Sadly, Kid succumbs to his injuries, and as he dies, he has a moment of reflection and connection to his mother through memories, emphasizing that his fight was not just personal revenge but also a symbolic battle against corruption and injustice. The film’s closing shot, showing a painting of the Ramayana portraying the victory of good over evil, reinforces this theme. In the end, Kid’s death highlights that his sacrifice was for a greater cause—upholding justice and confronting the darkness at the heart of society. His fight and final act serve as a testament to his enduring spirit and the hope for societal change, even as he falls in the shadow of the evil he fought to eradicate.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44