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Rajkumar Rao’s action thriller starrer ‘Maalik’ is gearing up for theatrical release on 10th July 2025. Rajkumar Rao gets an image makeover where he plays a ruthless gangster in the movie. Rajkumar, of late, has been struck by an image of a small-town guy who is dealing with issues either with his family or in his marriage. ‘Maalik’ is a welcome change for the actor and his fans, who are excited about the movie.
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The Cast and Crew
Rajkumar Rao plays the title role, supported by Manushree Chhillar, Huma Qureshi, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire, and Anshumaan Pushkar. The film is directed by Pulkit and is produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani. Sachin Jigar gives music, and the running time of the movie is 150 minutes.
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Trailer
The trailer of the movie was released a week ago and looked promising, and is mostly getting positive responses from the viewers. Rajkumar Rao shines in a new avatar of a gangster, and his look in the movie reminds one of Ranbir in ‘Animal’ and Allu Arjun in ‘Pushpa’. The trailer has created a buzz about the movie, and fans of the actor are eagerly waiting for the release.
The Plot
‘Maalik’ is based in Allahabad (Prayagraj) in the 1980s, and the story revolves around Rajkumar Rao. How he rises as a gangster and goes ahead with his political ambitions is the basic plot of the film. Rajkumar Rao is a versatile actor known to play different roles with ease and shines in the action drama movie. The director of the movie, Pulkit, is renowned for his intense storytelling style and has done a great job.
Rajkumar Rao was quoted as saying, “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.”
The Hollywood movie ‘Superman’ and the Hindi movie ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ are also releasing on 10th July. ‘Maalik’ is expected to get a good opening at the box office, and the trailer has also created a buzz. We hope the movie fares well at the box office and all the cine lovers enjoy the experience.
