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Maalik

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Maalik is a gangster drama starring Rajkummar Rao that is expected to be a gripping story about a man's rise to power in the underworld. The film is based on social issues and is expected to be full of action and adventure.

Critics Reviews

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Rahul Desai The Hollywood Reporter Familiar and instantly forgettable. Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express ...‘Maalik’ is too long, too dull, too by-the-numbers, to be anything other than what it is... Rated: 1.5/5 Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Dipankar Sarkar Upper Stall It’s a highly familiar story, and the filmmaker doesn’t help his cause by bringing little that feels fresh in either perspective or cinematic craft. Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Anuj Kumar The Hindu A typical gangster story born out of class struggle in the Hindi heartland, the film is less than the sum of its parts Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Sreeju Sudhakaran LatestLY.com Apart from Rao’s always-dependable performance, there’s barely a breath of originality to be found here. Rated: 1.5/5 Jul 19, 2025 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix Maalik is yet another soulless action film that glorifies despicable violence in a mindless revenge story. The movie's vile title character (who goes from good guy to gang leader) deliberately and viciously murders a boy's father in front of the boy. Jul 14, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sumit A Zabardast!!! Rajkumar Rao as MAALIK is his best performance to date. He takes this character of MAALIK & brings it to life in the most vicious way possible! Bravo!!! A movie with intense action, beautiful love story, superb songs and twists & turns that keep you at the edge of your seat. A complete entertainer from beginning to end. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Lucky01 Maalik, set in 1980s Allahabad, follows Deepak’s journey from a farmer’s son to a gangster after avenging his father’s attack. Despite a solid premise, the film falters with slow pacing and weak execution. Rajkummar Rao shines with an intense performance, but the underdeveloped characters, forgettable music, and lack of emotional depth drag the movie down. Watch it only for Rao; otherwise, skip it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Kritarth S Acting, action set peices was great. Few things that I didn't like was Manushi Chillar's character. She doesn't had proper accent, her role was also not very significant. Another thing which I didn't like was the unlimited bullet thing. In a automatic rifle, maximum cartage size is 30-35. Neither the police nor the gangsters were seen reloading the gun. I understand they are trying to make an action drama, but if this was done right (reloading, bullet count), it would have been great. Apart from that, they mentioned Allahabad, but never mentioned any significant places in Allahabad nor the vehicle number plates had UP 70 on them. These few nuances would make it more better. Songs could have been avoided. His friend would have been traitor, was very much evident from very beginning. Those who doesn't relate to this story, might not have seen or heard the gangwar or Bahubali in Purvanchal. Being from Purvanchal, I know the active presence of Bahubalis, infront of whom even system can't do anything. They are outlaws but for their people they are god. All in all, a good one time watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/27/25 Full Review Abdul W Probably his best movie to date, what a movie. Can’t wait for part 2 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review James O Why are these even being made? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 2 hours and 29 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Hindi and American English audio options with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Maalik is a gangster drama starring Rajkummar Rao that is expected to be a gripping story about a man's rise to power in the underworld. The film is based on social issues and is expected to be full of action and adventure.
Director
Pulkit
Producer
Jay Shewakramani, Kumar Sadhuram Taurani, Savitri Dhami
Screenwriter
Pulkit, Jyotsana Nath, Pulkit, Jyotsana Nath
Distributor
FunAsia Films
Production Co
Tips Films Pvt. Ltd., Northern Lights Films
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 29m