The makers of actor Fahadh Faasil's much awaited movie Malik have announced its release date. Censored with a clean 'U' the movie is slated to have a grand theatrical release on May 13, 2021, as an Eid special release. The film was supposed to hit the big screens on April 2020 but was later postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic.

The news was officially announced by Fahadh Faasil himself through his Facebook page. Sharing the movie's poster, Fahadh wrote, "#Malik in Theatres from May 13, 2021". The new poster of Malik with release rate has immediately gone viral.

Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Malik is said to be a period drama set in a political backdrop narrated through various time periods. Fahadh Faasil, who will be appearing in three different get-ups, plays a character called Suleiman Malik.

Produced by Anto Joseph, under the banner Anto Joseph Film Company, Joju George essays a pivotal role in the movie , that features Nimisha Sajayan as the female lead.