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| image = Maalik Poster.jpg | | image = Maalik Poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Pulkit]] | | director = [[Pulkit (director)|Pulkit]] | ||
| producer = [[Kumar Taurani]], [[Jay Shewakramani]] | | producer = [[Kumar Taurani]], [[Jay Shewakramani]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = Pulkit | ||
| screenplay = Pulkit | |||
| story = Pulkit | |||
| dialogues = Sumit Arora | |||
| starring = [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]] | | starring = [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]] | ||
| music = [[Sachin–Jigar]] | | music = [[Sachin–Jigar]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Harendra Singh]] | | cinematography = [[Harendra Singh]] | ||
| editing = [[Pranav Mistry]] | | editing = [[Pranav Mistry]] | ||
| studio = Tips Films, Northern Lights Films | | studio = [[Tips Industries|Tips Films]], Northern Lights Films | ||
| distributor = Pen Marudhar Entertainment | | distributor = [[Pen Marudhar Entertainment]] | ||
| released = {{Start date|2025|07|11}} | | released = {{Start date|2025|07|11}} | ||
| runtime = 137 minutes | | runtime = 137 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = [[Hindi]] | | language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster drama]] | | budget = Not disclosed | ||
| gross = ₹33.25 crore | |||
| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film|Gangster drama]] | |||
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Maalik (translated as Owner) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pulkit. The film is produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani under the banners of Tips Films and Northern Lights Films. | Maalik (translated as Owner) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pulkit. The film is produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani under the banners of Tips Films and Northern Lights Films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maalik (2025) film announcement |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-announces-maalik-new-action-film-tips-pulkit/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=4 July 2024}}</ref> | ||
The movie features Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, portraying a powerful and intense character. He is joined by veteran actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, who play significant supporting roles. | The movie features Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, portraying a powerful and intense character. He is joined by veteran actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, who play significant supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar in Maalik |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rajkummar-rao-manushi-join-forces-in-maalik-2445869-2024-07-04 |website=India Today |date=4 July 2024}}</ref> | ||
Set against a gritty and fast-paced backdrop, Maalik explores themes of power, justice, and revenge. The film combines gripping storytelling with high-octane action sequences. | Set against a gritty and fast-paced backdrop, Maalik explores themes of power, justice, and revenge. The film combines gripping storytelling with high-octane action sequences. | ||
Maalik was released theatrically on 11 July 2025 across India. Upon release, it received mixed reviews from film critics, with praise for the performances and cinematography, but some criticism for its screenplay and pacing. | Maalik was released theatrically on 11 July 2025 across India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maalik release date confirmed |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-maalik-release-date-62387.html |website=Filmfare |date=11 July 2025}}</ref> Upon release, it received mixed reviews from film critics, with praise for the performances and cinematography, but some criticism for its screenplay and pacing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maalik movie review |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/maalik-review-rajkummar-rao-shines-but-plot-stumbles-101720448545309.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=11 July 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The story of Maalik takes place in the late 1980s in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It follows Deepak (played by Rajkummar Rao), a young man from a farming family. His life changes forever when his father (Rajendra Gupta) is badly injured while trying to stop some people from illegally taking over his employer's land. | The story of Maalik takes place in the late 1980s in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It follows Deepak (played by Rajkummar Rao), a young man from a farming family. His life changes forever when his father (Rajendra Gupta) is badly injured while trying to stop some people from illegally taking over his employer's land. |