Director Mahesh Narayanan, who is all geared up for the release of his Malayalam film 'Malik', says the film is closer to his heart. The crime drama, set in the fishing village of Kerala, star Fahadh Faasil in the lead. The movie spans through three different time periods that see Faasil's protagonist grow from a young migrant to an old man. The narrative of the film journeys through the life of Sulaiman Malik, a charismatic leader who goes an extra mile to help the people of his community and provide them support to stand up against the corrupt forces, shielding them from their greedy agenda of colluding and encroaching lands illegally for their benefit.

With the movie’s premiere just a few days away, the director, says, "'Malik' is a grand project, thousands and hundreds of artists and crew have come together to create something which leaves a long-lasting impact. We have aimed to keep the film as close to perfection as possible. Every scene of the movie is exactly what all of us had in mind while we were developing the story of 'Malik'. I believe that 'Malik' is closer to my heart while developing and executing the film, which will remain forever.”