The common characters feel that the artists who have been playing the Larzer from time to time and feels like becoming a star. From Naseeruddin Shah to Manoj Bajpai, they have fulfilled their wishes, but they did not like the audience in such a role. Now Rajkummar Rao has made this effort through the film ‘Malik’. In this action-thriller movie, Rajkumar is in the role of gangster, wants to make his mark in the world of power and crime.
Filmmakers arrive in the 80s and 90s as soon as the gangster story arrives. The same happened in the owner. There is no objection to this because the gangsters had that ‘bright’ phase, the objection is that the making of the film is also like a be grade films made in the 80-90s.
This is the story of a common man who gradually steps into the world of crime and gets intoxicated by strength. In the beginning, his aim is to gain power only, but soon the hunger for blood, cheating and control dominates in his life. The film shows how this person becomes a gangster and becomes the ‘owner’ of the world of crime. This character not only fights for power but also tries to establish his identity and heritage, even if he has to go to any extent.
The biggest weakness of ‘owner’ is its script. It seems that the writer and director were satisfied with the fact that he cast Rajkumar Rao in the role of a gangster. The plot of the film is filled with clitch as such as the 80s and 90s B-grade gangster films have been lifted directly.
Director Pulkit is unable to handle the speed of the film. Some action scenes are definitely strong and cinematography engraves the atmosphere of that era well, but the treatment of the film seems old and stale. Editing is also loose, which leaves the film’s grip repeatedly.
The film’s debut is a bit interesting, but soon it loses its direction. Unmatched violence, without reason melodrama and scene rate scenes boring the audience. After the first half, the audience hopes that maybe there will be something new in the second half, but there the situation gets worse.
Rajkummar Rao has killed this role with full vigor. He has made his journey from an ordinary young man to the blood-boring don, impressive with his gestures and dialogue delivery. But the brightness of stardom which was required to lift this character, does not reflect in Rao’s performance.
Manushi Chillar could not impress, although the blame is also of the filmmaker that she did not depth the character of Manushi. Other supportive artists, including Prasannajit Chatterjee, have also played their characters properly, but the film mainly revolves around Rajkumar Rao, which does not give other characters more screen space or development.
The song and music of the film is fine. The background score helps to increase the thrill of the film and makes many scenes even more effective.
The ‘owner’ loses them as a gangster drama as a gangster drama. Rajkummar Rao’s brilliant performance saves this film from drowning completely, but weak story and tired direction does not allow the film to become memorable.
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director: Pulakit
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Movie : Maalik (2025)
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Song: Amitabh Bhattacharya
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Musicians: Sachin-Jigar
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artist: Rajkumar Rao, Manushi Chillar, Prasannajit Chatterjee
- Censor Certificate: For adults only * 2 hours 32 minutes 17 seconds
- Rating: 1.5/5
