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BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY
Fahadh Faasil’s new film is his most ambitious yet. Helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, who earlier directed the actor in acclaimed efforts as “C U Soon” and “Take Off”, “Malik” sets up a sweeping saga that literally puts Fahadh on the pedestal of godfather.
As the narrative plays out its two-hour, 40 minute-runtime, you would spot moods reminiscent of not just “The Godfather”, but “Nayakan” or “Sarkar”, too. Narayanan tries making his godfather Sulaiman Malik a more complex creation and grounded, too despite primarily projecting the protagonist as a messiah of his people in a traditional filmi manner.
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Malik Review - Fahadh Faasil Delivers Another Strong Performance
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Director: Mahesh Narayanan
Mahesh Narayanan s latest film Malik is finally out after being delayed multiple times and is based on actual events that happened in the city of Trivandrum in Kerala. Since it was part of the history of the city I grew up in I was really looking forward to watching it, with both the director and lead actor Fahadh Faasil both delivering back-to-back successes I wondered if Malik would continue the streak or drop the ball.
Malik follows the life of Sulaiman Malik a self-made man who is forced into a life of crime at a young age and despite his best efforts to help his community and give back ultimately does more harm than good. While the movie is described as a crime-thriller it s more akin to a biopic the likes of Mani Ratnam’s Nayakan and is a bit of a slow burn so manage your expectations accordingly.
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