Maalik - Revision history

Mr.x at 11:19, 21 August 2025

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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 (director)\|Pulkit
	\| producer = [[Kumar Taurani]], [[Jay Shewakramani]]		\| producer = Kumar Taurani, Jay Shewakramani
	\| writer = Pulkit		\| writer = Pulkit
	\| screenplay = Pulkit		\| screenplay = Pulkit
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	\| dialogues = Sumit Arora		\| 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 Industries\|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
	\| budget = Not disclosed		\| budget = Not disclosed
	\| gross = ₹33.25 crore		\| gross = ₹33.25 crore
	\| genre = [[Action thriller]], ~~[[Gangster film\|~~Gangster drama]]		\| genre = Action thriller, Gangster drama
	}}'''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>		}}'''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>

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	After the killing, Deepak takes on the name "Maalik" (meaning master or owner) and begins to build his own criminal empire. He becomes powerful in the chaotic political and criminal world of Allahabad. Along the way, he interacts with key figures like:		After the killing, Deepak takes on the name "Maalik" (meaning master or owner) and begins to build his own criminal empire. He becomes powerful in the chaotic political and criminal world of Allahabad. Along the way, he interacts with key figures like:

	Balhar Singh (Swanand Kirkire), a strong local MLA,		* Balhar Singh (Swanand Kirkire), a strong local MLA,

	Shankar Singh a.k.a. Dadda (Saurabh Shukla), his mentor,		* Shankar Singh a.k.a. Dadda (Saurabh Shukla), his mentor,

	Chandrashekhar (Saurabh Sachdeva), a business rival.		* Chandrashekhar (Saurabh Sachdeva), a business rival.

	Even as he rises in power, Maalik remains close to his family — especially his wife Shalini (Manushi Chhillar), who keeps asking him to leave his violent lifestyle, especially after she becomes pregnant. Maalik also depends on his loyal right-hand man, Badaun (Anshumaan Pushkar).		Even as he rises in power, Maalik remains close to his family — especially his wife Shalini (Manushi Chhillar), who keeps asking him to leave his violent lifestyle, especially after she becomes pregnant. Maalik also depends on his loyal right-hand man, Badaun (Anshumaan Pushkar).

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Marketing

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	== Marketing ==		== Marketing ==
	A special event before the release of Maalik was held on 7 July 2025 at Raj Mandir Cinema, Jaipur.		A special event before the release of Maalik was held on 7 July 2025 at Raj Mandir Cinema, Jaipur.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Actress keeps Jaipur waiting, Rajkummar Rao takes spotlight: Calls ‘Malik’ his boldest role yet; avoids sparking language row during heated public interaction at event - Jaipur News \|url=https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/local/rajasthan/jaipur/news/actress-arrives-late-rajkummar-rao-wins-moment-malik-boldest-role-avoids-language-row-at-jaipur-event-135394552.html \|website=Bhaskar English \|date=7 July 2025 \|access-date=8 July 2025 \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==

Mr.x: /* Production */

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Production

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	==Production==		==Production==
	On 4 July 2024, it was announced that the film's shooting would start in September 2024, mainly in Lucknow and Varanasi. To get ready for his tough role, Rajkummar Rao started building a stronger and more muscular body. The first shot (muhurat) of the film was taken on 25 August 2024 in Pathakpur village. The film's action scenes were designed by Vikram Dahiya. On 31 August 2024, which was also his 40th birthday, Rao officially announced the film with a poster.		On 4 July 2024, it was announced that the film's shooting would start in September 2024, mainly in Lucknow and Varanasi.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Rajkummar Rao and Medha Shankar to star in action flick Maalik from Bhakshak director Pulkit; film goes on floors in September: Report \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-medha-shankar-star-action-flick-maalik-bhakshak-director-pulkit-film-goes-floors-september-report/ \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|date=4 July 2024 \|access-date=3 April 2025 \|language=English}}</ref>
			To get ready for his tough role, Rajkummar Rao started building a stronger and more muscular body.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Rajkummar Rao to transform into an action hero for Maalik: Report \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rajkummar-rao-to-transform-into-an-action-hero-for-maalik-report/articleshow/111475839.cms \|work=The Times of India \|date=4 July 2024 \|access-date=5 April 2025 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Singh \|first=Rajni \|title=Rajkummar Rao and 12th Fail actress Medha Shankr set to star in action thriller Maalik? Here's what we know \|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/rajkummar-rao-and-12th-fail-actress-medha-shankr-set-to-star-in-action-thriller-maalik-heres-what-we-know-1324306 \|website=Pinkvilla \|date=4 July 2024 \|access-date=3 April 2025 \|language=English \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910212103/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/rajkummar-rao-and-12th-fail-actress-medha-shankr-set-to-star-in-action-thriller-maalik-heres-what-we-know-1324306 \|archive-date=10 September 2024 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
			The first shot (muhurat) of the film was taken on 25 August 2024 in Pathakpur village.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Maalik: Rajkummar Rao reveals title and first look of his next after Stree 2 on his birthday \|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/maalik-rajkummar-rao-reveals-title-first-look-next-stree-2/0787c3a0fb543 \|website=OTTPlay \|date=3 April 2025 \|access-date=3 April 2025 \|language=English \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403125337/https://www.ottplay.com/news/maalik-rajkummar-rao-reveals-title-first-look-next-stree-2/0787c3a0fb543 \|archive-date=3 April 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
			The film's action scenes were designed by Vikram Dahiya. On 31 August 2024, which was also his 40th birthday, Rao officially announced the film with a poster.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Rajkummar Rao turns gangster in 'Maalik', shares poster on 40th birthday \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rajkummar-rao-maalik-new-film-gangster-poster-announced-birthday-2591299-2024-08-31 \|website=India Today \|date=31 August 2024 \|access-date=3 April 2025 \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Soundtrack==		==Soundtrack==

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 ==Soundtrack==
 The film's music is composed by Sachin–Jigar, and the lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The background score for the movie is given by Ketan Sodha. The first song from the film, titled "Naamumkin", was released on 10 June 2025, followed by the second song "Dil Thaam Ke" on 20 June 2025. The third track, "Raaj Karega Maalik", came out on 4 July 2025.
 == Release ==

Mr.x at 08:29, 20 August 2025

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	\| gross = ₹33.25 crore		\| gross = ₹33.25 crore
	\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]		\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]
	}}		}}'''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>
	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.<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>		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>
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	[[Category:Films ~~set in Uttar Pradesh~~]]		[[Category:Films directed by Pulkit]]
	[[Category:Films ~~scored by Sachin–Jigar~~]]		[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
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			[[Category:Films shot in India]]
	[[Category:Bollywood films]]		[[Category:Bollywood films]]

Mr.x: /* Box office */

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Box office

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	=== Box office ===		=== Box office ===
	The film opened with earnings of ₹4.02 crore on its first day, which was quite low compared to Rao’s earlier 2025 release Bhool Chuk Maaf, that had earned ₹7 crore on day one. Despite the slow start, the film managed to earn a total of ₹20 crore within the first four days of its release.		The film opened with earnings of ₹4.02 crore on its first day, which was quite low compared to Rao’s earlier 2025 release Bhool Chuk Maaf, that had earned ₹7 crore on day one. Despite the slow start, the film managed to earn a total of ₹20 crore within the first four days of its release.<ref>{{cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Riya \|date=11 July 2025 \|title=Maalik box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao film fails to beat Bhool Chuk Maaf's opening day haul, earns ₹3 crore \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/maalik-box-office-collection-day-1-rajkummar-rao-film-fails-to-beat-bhool-chuk-maafs-opening-day-haul-earns-3-crore-101752247139252.html
			\|access-date=11 July 2025 \|website=Hindustan Times \|publisher=HT Media}}</ref>

	== Box Office Collection ==		== Box Office Collection ==

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 On Rotten Tomatoes, 23% of 13 critics gave positive reviews. The average rating was 4.7 out of 10.
 === Critical response ===
 === Box office ===

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	\|image=Maalik_Poster.jpg		\|image=Maalik_Poster.jpg
	\|keywords=Maalik 2025, Rajkummar Rao Maalik, Maalik movie cast, Pulkit director, Hindi gangster films, Bollywood 2025 movies, Manushi Chhillar films, Maalik plot, Maalik box office, Maalik soundtrack, Indian action thrillers		\|keywords=Maalik 2025, Rajkummar Rao Maalik, Maalik movie cast, Pulkit director, Hindi gangster films, Bollywood 2025 movies, Manushi Chhillar films, Maalik plot, Maalik box office, Maalik soundtrack, Indian action thrillers
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			{{Infobox film
	\| name = Maalik		\| name = Maalik
	\| image = Maalik Poster.jpg		\| image = Maalik Poster.jpg
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	\| studio = [[Tips Industries\|Tips Films]], Northern Lights Films		\| studio = [[Tips Industries\|Tips Films]], Northern Lights Films
	\| distributor = [[Pen Marudhar Entertainment]]		\| distributor = [[Pen Marudhar Entertainment]]
	\| released = ~~July~~ 11~~, 2025~~		\| released = {{Start date\|2025\|07\|11}}
	\| runtime = 137 minutes		\| runtime = 137 minutes
	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]		\| language = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]
	\| budget = Not disclosed		\| budget = Not disclosed
	\| gross = ₹33.25 crore		\| gross = ₹33.25 crore
	\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]		\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]
	}}~~'''~~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>		}}
			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.<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>		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>

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	\| name = Maalik		\| name = Maalik
	\| image = Maalik Poster.jpg		\| image = Maalik Poster.jpg
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	\| studio = [[Tips Industries\|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 = July 11, 2025
	\| runtime = 137 minutes		\| runtime = 137 minutes
	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]		\| language = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]
	\| budget = Not disclosed		\| budget = Not disclosed
	\| gross = ₹33.25 crore		\| gross = ₹33.25 crore
	\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]		\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]
	}}		}}'''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>
	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.<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>		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>

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	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]		\| language = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]
	\| budget = ~~₹60 crore~~		\| budget = Not disclosed
	\| gross = ~~₹92~~ crore		\| gross = ₹33.25 crore
	\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]		\| genre = [[Action thriller]], [[Gangster film\|Gangster drama]]
	}}		}}