Malik
Malik (2021) is a thriller, directed by Mahesh Narayanan. It stars Fahadh Faasil and Nimisha Sajayan. The film is based on a true story. The 161-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What Malik Is About
Malik, written, directed, and edited by Mahesh Narayanan, stars Fahadh Faasil, and was widely read by viewers and critics as referencing the real 2009 Beemapally clash in Kerala, where police shot and killed six Muslim fishermen and injured 52 others while allegedly trying to quell a communal riot. Director Narayanan has denied a direct link, saying the film uses a fictional place and fictional characters despite being "taken from surroundings"; more than a decade later, residents of Beemapally criticized the film for discrepancies they say unfairly shifted blame onto the Muslim community. Who it's for: anyone curious about a critically acclaimed Malayalam drama inspired by a real communal clash, even as that connection remains disputed. Who it's not for: anyone wanting to watch it without knowing the tension between the real event and the fiction, since that debate remains unresolved.
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What is Malik about?
Malik, written, directed, and edited by Mahesh Narayanan, stars Fahadh Faasil, and was widely read by viewers and critics as referencing the real 2009 Beemapally clash in Kerala, where police shot and killed six Muslim fishermen and injured 52 others while allegedly trying to quell a communal riot. Director Narayanan has denied a direct link, saying the film uses a fictional place and fictional characters despite being "taken from surroundings"; more than a decade later, residents of Beemapally criticized the film for discrepancies they say unfairly shifted blame onto the Muslim community.
Where can I watch Malik?
Malik is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Malik?
Malik runs for 161 minutes (2h 41m).
When did Malik come out?
Malik was released in 2021.
Who directed Malik?
Malik was directed by Mahesh Narayanan.
Who stars in Malik?
Malik stars Fahadh Faasil, Nimisha Sajayan, Vinay Forrt, Jalaja.
What is Malik's rating?
Malik holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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