Fahadh is intense as Sulaiman, though his simmering, grim demeanour for most of the film could be criticised as one-note. Nimisha too keeps a constant stern look and tone as an older Roseline. The larger cast including Dileesh Pothan, Vinay Forrt, Joju George and Indrans competently handle their parts in the narrative. Malik belongs to Narayanan who has written, directed and edited the film. It’s an ambitious venture from the man behind Take Off and C U Soon. The film is well crafted and would have been a more rewarding experience to watch on the big screen. Masterfully told, despite the obvious comparisons to Nayakan, Malik holds its own, carving a place for itself as one of the best films of the year.