# Maalik Release Date: Rajkummar Rao’s Gangster Saga Is Finally Streaming — Here’s the Catch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/maalik-release-date-rajkummar-raos-gangster/  
Published: 2026-09-01  
Updated: 2026-09-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Rajkummar Rao fans, the wait is over — sort of. After a theatrical run that started on July 11, 2025, **Maalik** has landed on OTT, and the **[Maalik](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maalik_(2025_film))release date** for streaming comes with a twist you’ll want to know before you hit play.

## When Did Maalik Release on OTT?

Maalik quietly began streaming on **Amazon Prime Video** starting **August 26, 2025**, right after wrapping up its theatrical run. But here’s the catch — it isn’t a free watch for Prime members. You’ll need to pay extra to rent it, even with an active subscription.

![Maalik](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maalik-1.jpg)

## Maalik OTT Details

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Theatrical Release | July 11, 2025 |
| OTT Release Date | August 26, 2025 |
| Streaming Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Rental Price | ₹349 (UHD) |
| Lead Actor | Rajkummar Rao |
| Director | Pulkit |
| Genre | Action, Crime Drama |
| Setting | Allahabad, 1980s |

## What Is Maalik About?

Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, Maalik follows Deepak — a young man from a humble farming background who claws his way up to become a feared and formidable gangster. The film digs into ambition, betrayal, corruption, and how unchecked power reshapes both relationships and identity.

Rajkummar Rao leads a stacked ensemble cast including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar, Huma Qureshi, Anshuman Pushkar, and Swanand Kirkire.

## Did Maalik Perform Well at the Box Office?

Not quite. Against a reported budget of ₹54 crore, Maalik earned around ₹25.6 crore in India over 13 days — a number that had trade circles calling it an underperformer despite the film’s strong performances and dark, layered storytelling.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What is the official Maalik release date on OTT?**

 Maalik began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 26, 2025, following its theatrical release on July 11, 2025.

###    **Q2. Is Maalik free to watch on Amazon Prime Video?**

 No. Even Prime subscribers need to pay a rental fee of ₹349 to stream the film in UHD quality.