Maalik Trailer: Rajkummar Rao’s never-before avatar reinvents him as a gritty gangster, promises a ruthless power-packed action-watch

Maalik Trailer: Tips Films and Northern Lights Films have dropped the much-awaited trailer of Maalik, an abrasive action-packed performer that sees Rajkummar Rao in his most serious and threatening part yet.

Rajkummar Rao in a never-seen-before gangster avatar

In Maalik, Rajkummar Rao shows up in a never-seen-before avatar as a cold-blooded criminal, brimming with danger and fear. With his rough see and high-octane activity moves, Rajkummar commands each outline conveying an execution that’s crude, serious, and extraordinary.

Starring Manushi Chhillar in a lead role, along with Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts, Maalik is set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad. It’s a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty.

Take a look at the Maalik trailer:

Rajkummar Rao on taking on a dark, layered role

Talking about his character, Rajkummar Rao says, “This is the first time I’m doing such a hard-hitting role. It really pushed me as an actor and let me explore a darker, more intense side. Playing a layered, ruthless gangster was both thrilling and challenging and that’s what made it so exciting. I can’t wait for the audience to experience the gritty, gripping world we’ve created.”

Manushi Chhillar also shared, “Maalik is really special to me. It’s my first collaboration with such a talented team, Rajkummar and director Pulkit and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I got to portray a character I’ve never explored before, and the film allowed me to step into a world that’s gritty, raw, and intense. It’s been such a thrilling journey, and I truly hope the audience connects with it.”

Directed by Pulkit, Maalik marks his first theatrical release. Known for his hard-hitting thrillers and emotionally charged dramas, the film is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner, along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films. Maalik is slated to release in cinemas on 11th July 2025.

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