Maalik: Rajkummar Rao’s Most Intense Role Yet
Rajkummar Rao is set to surprise fans with his new film Maalik, a crime action-thriller where he plays a violent gangster. The movie is very different from his usual roles in comedies and small-town dramas. In Maalik, he takes on his darkest character yet, showing no mercy as he rises to power. The story is set in 1988 in Allahabad, and the teaser shows him covered in blood, holding weapons, and making powerful statements like, “If I wasn’t born a Maalik, I can become one.”
The teaser shows intense scenes of violence and action. Rajkummar’s character beats his enemies, drags bodies through the streets, and fights in a brutal world. He also says in the teaser, “I don’t care if people think I’m a villain. In my story, I’m the hero.” The film is full of gunfights, street battles, and raw emotions. It shows how his character becomes a mafia leader by using force and fear.
Fans are excited to see Rajkummar in this new avatar. Many are calling this his best and most powerful look yet. Viewers praised his acting and said he is now entering “mass cinema,” which means big, action-packed films. They’re happy to see him try something different and feel this role will prove how talented and versatile he really is.
Directed by Pulkit and produced by Tips Films and Northern Lights Films, Maalik will be released in theatres on July 11, 2025. The teaser has already made a strong impression, and many expect the full movie to be even more thrilling. With its strong story, action scenes, and Rajkummar Rao in a bold new role, Maalik looks like a powerful film to watch out for.
