Review of the Movie Maalik

Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar, and Rajkummar Rao star.

Pulkit is the director.

Star rating: ★★★

Don't guns, blood, violence, and gore already get dull? Not at all, especially when performed by skilled actors. Maalik gets one thing right from the outset, and that's choosing Rajkummar Rao as an unexpected action hero. In this movie, consider him as a long-lost brother of his badass babua Pritam Vidrohi from Bareilly Ki Barfi.

The plot of the film Maalik

Let's move on to Maalik. A typical person in 1990s Allahabad rises after being wronged, gains strength, and then experiences a decline. This is something we have previously witnessed. Maalik has nothing to offer from a novelty perspective. However, it's fascinating how it develops. Undoubtedly, the first half is more enjoyable since it immerses you in Maalik's universe.

Pulkit, who co-wrote the movie with Jyotsana Nath, directs it. It includes plenty of moments packed with swag and down-to-earth comedy. Rajkummar is the one who makes it all happen. He fully embodies Maalik and consistently maintains the necessary demeanor and temperament. Despite my doubts after the trailer about whether he could execute a full-on masala movie, he does.

What isn't working?

Then there is the second half, which seems like it will never end. The film loses its brownie points in that area, since no one enjoys too of anything.

Maalik lasts so lengthy that spectators in the theater can express their displeasure aloud. Maalik has too many characters, and the movie is extended by at least 20 minutes in an effort to conclude each storyline. It would have been helpful if Zubin Sheikh, the editor, had managed the numerous action scenes and cut out the Dil Thaam Ke song, which featured Huma Qureshi in a special appearance. The movie concludes with a sequel promise, and honestly, I wouldn't be too bothered about it given Rajkummar.

As Maalik's wife, Manushi Chhillar performs admirably, and the film is without a doubt superior to the other forgettable ones she has seen thus far. Prosenjit Chatterjee, as a hard cop, has plenty of opportunity to clash with the main character, and Saurabh Shukla provides excellent support to the tale. Rajendra Gupta makes an impression as Maalik's father.

To summarize

Despite its imperfections, Maalik, like its protagonist, holds its head high and punches above its weight, courtesy of Rao's passionate vigor. Maalik clicks with you if you like seeing a familiar tale presented with more flair and spice. And who knows, this saga might climb higher and make an even louder noise with a more close sequel.

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