Maalik is an Indian Hindi language gangster action thriller film released on 11 July 2025 in Theaters. The film is directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani under the banners of Tips Films Ltd. and Northern Lights Films.
Key Details
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Gangster Thriller
- Language: Hindi
- Runtime: Approximately 2 hours 31 minutes
- Release Date: 11 July 2025
Plot
The story centers on a man’s rise to power in the underworld, exploring themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and ambition. The protagonist, played by Rajkummar Rao, is a complex character driven by ambition, navigating the dangerous world of organized crime and facing moral and personal dilemmas. The film is intense like a typical indian gangster film, full of action, and rooted in social issues.
Main Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rajkummar Rao | Maalik (Lead role) |
| Prosenjit Chatterjee | Police Officer |
| Manushi Chhillar | Vidya |
| Huma Qureshi | Mallika (special appearance in a dance number) |
| Medha Shankr | Supporting role |
| Swanand Kirkire | Supporting role |
| Anshumaan Pushkar | Supporting role |
Additional supporting cast includes Saurabh Shukla, Saurabh Sachdeva, Shweta R Shrivastava, and others.
Review:
What Works
- The performance of Rajkumar Rao gives charm to the role and he acted so well, generally we know Rajkumar Rao for roles like Vicky in Stree, 2 but in this film he acted so well that it doesn’t feel the same Actor, The role in this movie is kind of similar to the role in played by Raj Kumar Rao in Gangs of Wasseypur and Bareilly ki Barfi.
- The Supporting Cast has also done their work very well Specially Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire, Anshuman Pushkar and Others.
- The Twist in the Climax was Good and the performances were also very good in the Climax Sequence.
What Doesn’t Works
- The whole Plot and Story is kind of Predictable and the second half feels a bit long.
- Some Characters are underdeveloped and the story does not gives justice to their Characters.
- The Climax was good but It felt Predictable.
Performances
Everyone did their Job well Specially Saurabh Shukla and Anshuman Pushkar Stands Out in their Roles, The Female Lead role played by Manushi Chillar is sometimes hit and miss, Other background actors has also acted Well.
Direction and Technical Aspects
The aesthetics and tone of the movie is very similar to any Gangster Movie set in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, The director Pulkit Shows his vision Clearly on Screen, There are many sequences which stands out specially the fight scenes with Silence in Background and Slow Motion.
Final Verdict
Overall the Movie is a decent one time watch, If you want to watch a Gangster drama with good performance you can definitely give it a Try.
Production
- Development: The Film was announced in August 2024, with Rajkummar Rao undergoing physical transformation for the role. The muhurat shot was filmed in Pathakpur village.
- Filming Locations: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Unnao, and Kanpur.
- Shooting Schedule: Principal photography began in August 2024 and continued for three months.
- Action: The film features high-intensity action sequences, including weapon-based and hand-to-hand combat, choreographed by Vikram Dahiya.
Crew
- Director: Pulkit
- Writers: Jyotsana Nath & Pulkit
- Cinematographer: Anuj Rakesh Dhawan
- Music: Composed by Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya (Sachin-Jigar), lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, background score by Ketan Sodha.
- Editor: Zubin Sheikh
- Production Design: Rita Ghosh
- Costume Design: Niharika Bhasin
- Sound Design: Anish John
- Choreography: Vijay Ganguly, Shazia S Samji & Piyush Bhagat
Other Aspects
- This film is the second collaboration between Rajkummar Rao and director Pulkit after Bose: Dead/Alive (2017).
- Huma Qureshi’s role is a special cameo in a dance number.
- The film is explores the dark worlds of the underworld and where the protagonist must navigate power plays, challenges, and personal sacrifices.
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