Rajkummar Rao is done playing the nice guy. In the freshly dropped trailer of Maalik, the powerhouse performer slips into the skin of a ruthless gangster with terrifying ease—and honestly, we’re still recovering. Set in the chaos-fueled alleys of 1980s Allahabad, Maalik isn’t here to play safe. It’s loud, bloody, and unapologetically raw. With bullet-riddled streets and punchlines that land harder than a speeding tempo, this might just be Rao’s most unhinged transformation yet.
Directed by Pulkit (yes, the man who gave us Bhakshak), the film is steeped in themes of power, survival, and the intoxicating high of ambition gone rogue. Rao delivers heavy-duty dialogue in a gravelly tone, eyes blazing with quiet rage. One look at him in that rugged avatar—with a stubble, bloodied shirt, and a glint that screams don’t mess with me—and you’ll believe he’s born to rule this lawless empire. Oh, and Manushi Chhillar makes a solid impression too, marking her entry into serious cinema alongside veterans like Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva.
Behind the scenes, the film packs star power too—produced by Kumar Taurani (Tips Films) and Jay Shewakramani (Northern Lights Films), Maalik seems poised for big-screen domination. The visuals are drenched in sepia tones and sweat-soaked tension, with a haunting background score that builds like a ticking bomb. It's gritty, it’s intense, and it might just mark a new phase in Rao’s already unpredictable career.
But here’s the real twist: Maalik will lock horns at the box office on July 11 with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, a romantic drama starring Vikrant Massey and debutante Shanaya Kapoor. So yes, it’s going to be a classic tale of guns vs. roses, gang wars vs. love stories. Place your bets, grab your popcorn, and get ready for one explosive weekend.
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