Malik Review: Fahadh Faasil's latest Malayalam film Malik had an OTT release on July 15. The edge-of-the-seat political drama revolves around the life of a man named Malik who deals with the displacement of people of minority people. In the film, Faasil plays the titular role of Malik, and the film focuses on the atrocities carried out against minorities in a coastal island where politicians and corporations conspire against them for their selfish needs.
The film is written, edited, and directed by the CU Soon director Mahesh Narayan. He said that the film is inspired by real-life events. After the digital release of Malik, several fans of Faasil and viewers of the movie took to Twitter to share their thoughts. One of the viewers called Malik a terrifically written and technically sound drama that is a must-watch. He further added, "This Mahesh Narayanan film is Malayalam cinema's 'Nayakan', and it is one of the best films I've seen so far this year. An acting masterclass from every actor."
#Malik, a terrifically written and a technically sound drama, is a must watch. This Mahesh Narayanan film is Malayalam cinema's 'Nayakan', and it is one of the best films I've seen so far this year. An acting masterclass from every actor.
— Guru Prasad (@GuruPrasad_1997) July 14, 2021
Another viewer called the film a well-crafted revenge betrayal gangster drama.
#malik
— arjun arj (@arjunnatarajan6) July 14, 2021
A well crafted revenge betrayal gangster drama a huge inspiration of kamal film nayagan character potrayed by fahad fazil😎 who fights and stands for people.. pic.twitter.com/72YEIZ8GsR
A viewer of the film wrote that the film carved a place for itself as one of the best films of the year and called it a missed theatre experience, as the film premiered on OTT due to the pandemic.
#Malik a Complete Kickass Show.Absolutely Rampage from the Man itself called #FahadhFaasil.
— VibinVijay Panicker (@VibinVijay03) July 14, 2021
Malik Carving a place for itself as one of the Best films of the year.Missed one of the Recent Best Theatre Experience..
Hat-trick hit for Mahesh Narayan. I'm impressed👌.#MalikOnPrime pic.twitter.com/BMHZyQcdi3
Another viewer who missed the theatrical release of the film said, "From an excellent editor to a complete craftsman, Take a bow Mahesh Narayanan. Another great movie from Fafa-Mahesh combo. Brilliant performance from Fahad,Nimisha,joju,vinayfort and every single cast. Only disappointment is missing the theatre experience."
From an excellent editor to a complete craftsman, Take a bow Mahesh Narayanan. Another great movie from Fafa-Mahesh combo. Brilliant performance from Fahad,Nimisha,joju,vinayfort and every single cast.
— Nidheesh Narayanan (@NidheeshNid3) July 14, 2021
Only disappointment is missing the theatre experience. #Malik #FahadhFaasil pic.twitter.com/DGORytldOt
A social media user credited Faasil for taking Malayalam cinema to the next level.
This man has taken Malayalam cinema to Next level 🔥 #Malik
— PrabuSKH (@PrabuSKH_) July 15, 2021
The name ~ #FahadhFaasil 💥❤️ pic.twitter.com/LruArG9xl4
Another viewer of the film wrote that the film will raise the benchmark of Malayalam gangster movies.
#Malik will raise the benchmark of Malayalam gangster movies. The Messiah, the one who had his fair share with tragedies victories. pic.twitter.com/GGgpKaTP91
— Veni (@veni_ramachndrn) July 14, 2021
Here are some other Tweets about the film:
#MalikOnPrime
— Sreedev Vp (@jeep__y) July 14, 2021
Trust Me Fahad Fasil Is By Far The Most Gifted & Natural Actor Right Now In India, All We Can Say Is #FaFa Another Gem For Mollywood 🎬 Outstanding DOP, Strong Screenplay And Casting💯
#Malik is 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/hjMkdt1yvX
To be honest
— Punologist™ (@Punology1) July 14, 2021
Fahad Fasil is by far the most gifted and natural actor right now in India,
Irfan khan, Naseer saab, Om puri must be really proud of him.
#Malik is 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/UupoxrXejJ
Best Indian film of 2021. One of the best period films I have watched in a while. Malik is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Watch it now!! #MalikonPrime #Malik pic.twitter.com/8S1Tk7aVHu
— Stanley Shaun Mathews (@ssm5995) July 14, 2021
#MalikOnPrime Classic Masterpiece! Powerfull from each and every bit, Each and every character is At their Best, Well made executed scenes,as many as many wow🔥 factors. Fafa made me cry and all for that adrenaline rush climax i repeat Classic Masterpiece!💯#Fafa #Malik pic.twitter.com/mpUCIn9LXZ
— jrNalan (@BarathNalan) July 14, 2021
#Malik is the kind of cinematic experience I want.
— Veni (@veni_ramachndrn) July 14, 2021
Kidilan♥️ pic.twitter.com/FA7W1yfd3g
It's official. South Indian Film Industry is better than Bollywood 😌 #Malik pic.twitter.com/3EEbAKq8N0
— Jayakrishnan 🗿 (@basshead03) July 14, 2021
#Malik A cinematic tour de force which grabs you right from the opening scene and never lets go till the end. Precise, efficient, and single-minded genre picture brought to life from an incredible performance by Fahadh Faasil!
— Arun Ashok (@arunashokhere) July 14, 2021
Sheer artistry on display💥💥 pic.twitter.com/RewzYb7gUF
#Malik, a terrifically written and a technically sound drama, is a must watch. This Mahesh Narayanan film is Malayalam cinema's 'Nayakan', and it is one of the best films I've seen so far this year. An acting masterclass from every actor.
— Guru Prasad (@GuruPrasad_1997) July 14, 2021
#Malik
— సినిమా పిచ్చోడు (@cinemaaluu) July 14, 2021
Portraying story from different eyes was something hooked me up!! pic.twitter.com/GqJqa7AmrQ
Where to watch Malik:
Malik is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Anyone with a valid subscription of the OTT platform can watch it there today onwards.
Check out the trailer of Malik here:
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