Rajkummar Rao’s intense gangster look in ‘Maalik’ impressed both fans and critics. Directed by debutant Pulkit, the film released in theatres on July 11, 2025. Those who missed Rao’s gripping performance can now watch ‘Maalik’ online.
When and where to watch ‘Maalik’
The makers of ‘Maalik’ have confirmed its OTT release. Amazon Prime Video announced that the film premiered on September 5, 2025. The official Instagram handle of the OTT platform shared stills with the caption, “He has arrived to be the Maalik of your screens. #MaalikOnPrime, Watch now.” Fans have expressed excitement at catching Rajkummar Rao’s unique avatar from home.
Story follows young man rising in crime
Set in 1980s Allahabad, ‘Maalik’ tells the story of Deepak, a young man from a modest farming family who steps into the world of crime. Rajkummar Rao portrays Deepak as he rises to become the city’s most feared gangster, earning the title Maalik.
‘Maalik’ cast, music and box office collection
The film also features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saurabh Shukla, and Saurabh Sachdeva in major roles. Music is composed by Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Sacnilk reports that ‘Maalik’ earned Rs 25.04 crore in India.
