Rajkummar Rao Brings Dual Swagger in ‘Maalik’

Pen Movies has turned up the intrigue with their latest post promoting Maalik, an upcoming Hindi-language gangster action thriller, set to hit theatres on July 11, 2025. The caption teased fans with a cryptic yet playful line: "Podcast ki nagri mein ab dikhega Raj. #Maalik se milne aa jaana 11 July ko sirf cinema gharon mein!" — hinting at both the film’s edgy storytelling and its unique promotional tone.

 

The video clip accompanying the post shows a clever podcast-style exchange between Rajkummar Rao as himself and Rajkummar Rao as Maalik, set against a gritty, dimly lit backdrop with a red van — delivering a blend of humor, menace, and self-aware charm. It’s a fresh, almost meta approach to introducing the titular character — a feared gangster with layers of depth.

 

Directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, Maalik boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Medha Shankr. The film has already sparked attention with its stylish teasers and two soundtrack singles — "Naamumkin" and "Dil Thaam Ke" — composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and vocals by Akasa and MC Square, ensuring both cinematic and musical buzz.

 

Shot across real-world terrains like Lucknow, Varanasi, and Unnao, the film promises a gritty, grounded gangster universe, with visual storytelling helmed by cinematographer Anuj Dhawan, production design by Rita Ghosh, and costume work by Niharika Bhasin Khan.

 

Maalik looks poised to be more than just another underworld tale. With its blend of intense performances, stylized visuals, and innovative marketing, it's shaping up to be a genre-bending thriller that doesn’t take itself too seriously — until it does.

 

Mark your calendars: July 11, 2025, the Maalik arrives — and you won’t want to miss this meeting.

Facebook Comments