The film is set in the late 1980s in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The narrative introduces Deepak (Rajkummar Rao), a young man from a farming family whose life takes a violent turn. His father (Rajendra Gupta), a farmer, is severely injured while attempting to protect his employer’s fields from encroachment. Driven by a desire for vengeance, Deepak tracks down and brutally kills the individual responsible for his father’s assault, known as “Langda.” This act initiates Deepak’s descent into the criminal underworld.
Following this initial act of violence, Deepak adopts the moniker “Maalik” (Master/Owner) and begins his ruthless ascent. He systematically builds a criminal empire amidst the volatile socio-political landscape of Allahabad, navigating intricate relationships with political figures, rival gangs, and figures such as the powerful MLA, Balhar Singh (Swanand Kirkire), his mentor Shankar Singh a.k.a. Dadda (Saurabh Shukla), and business rival Chandrashekhar (Saurabh Sachdeva).
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar, Saurabh Shukla,
