'Maalik' OTT release: Where and when to watch Rajkummar Rao-Manushi Chhillar's thrilling gangster drama online

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.

‘Maalik’ review

The Times of India gave the film 2 stars, the review reads, “Written by Jyotsana Nath and Pulkit, the narrative offers little insight into Deepak’s rise in the world of crime—apart from an unconvincing origin story where his helpless father is beaten by a powerful boss, prompting Deepak to take up crime and assume the name Maalik. There’s no substantial plot beyond one gangbanger or the other trying to bring him down. This includes MLA Balhar (Swanand Kirkire), who ropes in a suspended SP from Kolkata, Prabhu Das (Prosenjit Chatterjee), to arrest Maalik. His mentor, Shankar Singh (Saurabh Shukla), and rival, Chandrashekhar (Saurabh Sachdeva), also turn against him.”

It further adds, “The film simply drags on as each tries to eliminate him, and he defeats them one by one. As the viewer begins to lose track of who’s chasing him and when, the plot devolves into relentless shootouts that quickly become tedious. The narrative briefly gains momentum in the second half, and some of the action sequences are shot with finesse, especially the climax.”