Fahadh Faasil-Starrer Malik To Have An OTT Release On 15 July

Malik Releases In July: Malayalam Crime drama Malik, starring Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 15. Prime Video on Thursday announced that the movie will be screened on the OTT platform. The film's previous release in May was postponed because of increasing Covid-19 cases across the country.

The announcement comes weeks after the makers of the Malayalam film confirmed that Malik, originally designed to be screened on the big screens, will alternatively make its debut digitally in the wake of the COVID-19 second wave. The decision to put Malik on OTT was made by the entire team collectively, according to Fahadh. In a recent statement he said " I personally request everyone to see it in the best interest of the film,"

The Mahesh Narayanan directorial is weaved around the journey of Sulaiman Malik (Faasil), who is a charismatic leader bestowed with immense love and loyalty from ardent followers. The gangster thriller will showcase how Malik sparks off a revolution against authoritative forces that try to invade the peaceful lives of people of his community.

The movie spans across different time periods and interconnected storylines that showcase how a crime laden past can interfere with a serene future. The timeline follows the protagonist’s childhood to middle age, spanning from the 1960s to the present.

Malik, Meant To Release In Theatres, Premieres Digitally

Narayanan, who has previously teamed up with Faasil on C U Soon, stated that the film’s release on the global streaming platform will serve as a “huge opportunity” to familiarise Malayalam cinema with audiences worldwide. Narayanan also said that Malik is a story deeply rooted in Indian ethos with compound nuances in its characters and their portrayed emotions. “I hope it resonates with the expectations of the audience,” added Narayanan in the statement.

The film is produced by Anto Joseph and the action sequences are directed by the well-known stunt director Lee Whittaker who has also directed the Amir Khan Starrer Thugs Of Hindostan in 2018. Apart from Faasil, Nimisha Sajayan plays the role of Mihrunissa Sulaiman, Sulaiman’s wife. The cast also includes Joju George, Vinay Forrt, Maala Parvathi, and Divya Prabha in supporting roles.

Malik will be accessible to viewers worldwide on Amazon Prime Video from July 15, 2021.

Photo Credits : Fahadh Faasil/ Facebook