Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
In Maalik, Rajkummar Rao transforms into a feared gangster in 1980s Allahabad, navigating power, politics, and betrayal in a gripping tale of vengeance and ambition.
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Maalik is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language action thriller directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani. Starring Rajkummar Rao in a powerful lead role, alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manushi Chhillar, the film is set in the politically charged backdrop of 1980s Allahabad.
The story follows Deepak (Rajkummar Rao), a young man from a farming family whose life is upended after his father is attacked. Seeking revenge, he kills the assailant and adopts the name “Maalik”, beginning a ruthless climb through the criminal underworld. As he builds an empire, he finds himself caught between love, loyalty, and the corrupting allure of power. With the law closing in—led by suspended officer Prabhu Das (Prosenjit Chatterjee)—Maalik must fight to protect what he’s built while confronting the consequences of his violent legacy.
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