Rajkummar Rao, who is currently basking in the success of Bhool Chuk Maaf, will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar in the upcoming gangster drama, Maalik. The teaser of Maalik directed by Pulkit, was unveiled on Tuesday, June 3, which sees Rao's transformation as a ruthless gangster.
Set in 1988 Allahabad, Maalik teaser gives the audiences a glimpse of underworld filled with power, fear, violence and blood. In the one-minute, 21 seconds teaser, Rajkummar steals the limelight with his action stunts.
Rajkummar Rao took to his Instagram handle to share the gritty teaser, with the caption, "Paida nahin hue toh kya, ban toh sakte hai!! Teaser out now. #Maalik ko milne aa jaana 11 July ko sirf cinema gharon main!"
Maalik release date
Maalik was initially set to hit the theatres on June 20, 2025. Now, it will release on July 11, 2025.
On August 31, 2024, Rao announced the film, sharing his look. He wrote, "#Maalik ki duniya mein aapka swagat hai. Shoot shuru ho chuka hai, jald hi mulaqat hogi!"
Maalik is produced by Kumar Taurani under his Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films.