The much-awaited trailer of Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming film Maalik has finally dropped, and it promises a gritty, action-packed gangster drama like never before. Directed by Pulkit, Maalik marks Rao’s first full-fledged dark gangster role, and fans are calling it his “most intense transformation yet.”
🎬 Trailer Highlights
The trailer opens with powerful visuals and chilling dialogues. Rajkummar Rao is seen as a ruthless gangster, delivering impactful lines like:
“Log roti ko pasine se khate hain, main pasine aur khoon dono se kamata hoon.”
(People earn their bread with sweat; I earn mine with both sweat and blood).
From stylised gunfights to gritty underworld scenes, Maalik showcases Rao in a completely new avatar. The trailer hints at his rise from an ordinary man to a feared gangster who believes he is the hero of his own story.
👥 Cast & Crew
- Rajkummar Rao as Maalik
- Prosenjit Chatterjee as the determined cop trying to bring him down
- Manushi Chhillar
- Huma Qureshi
- Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire, Saurabh Shukla
🎥 Creative Team
- Director: Pulkit (Bhakshak, Dedh Bigha Zameen)
- Producers: Kumar Taurani (Tips Films), Jay Shewakramani (Northern Lights Films)
- Music: Sachin–Jigar with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya
- Cinematography: Anuj Rakesh Dhawan
- Editing: Zubin Sheikh
📅 Release Date
Originally slated for June 20, 2025, the film will now hit theatres on July 11, 2025.
💬 Fan Reactions
Fans and industry insiders are praising the trailer, calling it:
✔️ Rajkummar Rao’s darkest and boldest role
✔️ A promising gangster drama with stylish visuals
✔️ A potential blockbuster for July 2025
🔗 Final Word
With Maalik, Rajkummar Rao is set to break his image as a versatile actor by embracing an unapologetically dark character. The trailer promises a film filled with power, revenge, intense drama, and raw action. Don’t miss Maalik when it releases in theatres on 11 July 2025.
