Overview
- The director said in a new interview that he was unhappy with Maalik’s final cut and that he did not do a good job under theatrical pressure.
- He added that he now prefers releasing work on streaming platforms to sidestep the stress of opening-weekend box office results.
- Kartavya, produced by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and starring Saif Ali Khan with Rasika Dugal, will premiere on Netflix on May 15.
- Maalik, released in July 2025 with Rajkummar Rao in the lead, drew mixed reviews and earned about ₹29.51 crore worldwide, according to Hindustan Times.
- Pulkit called Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies supportive partners and said platform and release choices are typically producer decisions rather than creative ones.