Maalik

Maalik is a crime drama set in the rural and politically volatile environment of 1980s Allahabad. The story follows a man from a modest background who transforms into a feared gangster as he becomes consumed by a desire for power and global control.

The film was directed by Pulkit, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jyotsana Nath. Following his work on Bhakshak and Dedh Bigha Zameen in 2024, this production marks the third film in his directing career, preceding his 2026 project Kartavya. Rajkummar Rao stars as the lead character, Deepak, also known as Maalik, alongside Manushi Chhillar as Shalini. The supporting cast includes Saurabh Shukla, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Rajendra Gupta, with a total of 23 credited actors.

Produced by Tips Industries and Northern Lights Films, the movie has a runtime of 152 minutes. Since its release on July 11, 2025, the film has received a rating of 5.9/10 on TMDB based on 17 votes.