Maalik (2025)

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 2h 32m
Release Date: 11 July 2025
Director: Pulkit
Producers: Kumar S. Taurani, Jay Shewakramani
Language: Hindi
Distributed by: Pen Studios

Overview

Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, Maalik is a hard-hitting action thriller that follows the violent rise of a young man driven by ambition, power, and revenge. As he climbs the ranks of the criminal underworld, he is forced to confront betrayal, politics, and the moral cost of becoming a feared gangster. The film explores how the hunger for respect can transform an ordinary man into a ruthless force.

Cast

• Rajkummar Rao as Deepak

• Manushi Chhillar as Shalini

• Prosenjit Chatterjee as Prabhu Das

• Huma Qureshi as Mallika

• Saurabh Shukla as Minister Shankar Singh

• Swanand Kirkire as Balhar Singh

Ratings

• IMDb: 5.8/10

• Rotten Tomatoes: 23%

• Prime Video: 5.8/10

• Google Users: 45% liked this film

Where to Watch

Available for streaming on Jimmeflix.com (100% free).

Why Watch Maalik?

• Intense gangster drama with a strong lead performance

• Dark, realistic portrayal of power and politics

• Gritty action set pieces and emotional storytelling