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Kaun Maalik hai? Aur kaun sirf mohre? — That's what Rajkummar Rao's most recent film, Maalik, asks us, and believe us, it's an intense journey into the core of loyalty, power, and ruthless ambition.
Maalik, which takes place in the gritty streets of Allahabad in the 1980s, is not your typical gangster story. Here, Rajkummar Rao sheds every bit of his boy-next-door image to become a fierce mobster who rules with fear.
And guess what? The film also stars Manushi Chhillar stepping into a gritty, never-seen-before role, while Huma Qureshi surprises everyone by grooving in Dil Thaam Ke—that too without charging a penny!
From deadly gang wars to long, unplanned 16-hour shoots that didn’t shake Huma’s spirit, this movie promises everything bold, dark, and real. Curious to know why Rajkummar called this his “most hard-hitting role yet” and why Manushi feels this is her rawest performance? Let’s break it all down.
About Maalik
Rajkummar Rao plays a ruthless mobster full of horror and threat in Maalik, a role that has never been seen before. Rajkummar dominates every frame with his tough appearance and powerful action skills, giving an unvarnished, powerful, and unforgettable performance.
Maalik, which is set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, also stars Manushi Chhillar in a leading role, with Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva playing important roles. It's a brutal story about survival, ambition, and power that examines the cost of rising in a society where loyalty, money, and firearms rule.
Maalik Release Date
Finally available is the trailer for the action thriller criminal drama Maalik, which gives us a look at Rajkummar Rao's most lethal character to date. The film, which is produced by Tips Films and Northern Lights Films, promises a chilling cinematic experience set in 1980s Allahabad.
Maalik promises to be a gritty, action-packed, and gloomy film when it opens in theaters on July 11, 2025.
Rajkummar Rao On His Mobster Role
"This is the first time I'm doing such a hard-hitting role," Rajkummar Rao says of his role. It allowed me to explore a deeper, more passionate aspect of myself as an actor and really pushed me. It was thrilling and difficult to play a multi-layered, vicious mobster, which is what made it so interesting. I'm really excited for the audience to see the realistic, compelling world we've made.
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Did Huma Qureshi do Dil Thaam Ke for free?
Huma Qureshi recently revealed that she did the song Dil Thaam Ke completely for free. In an interview, Huma revealed that when producer Jay Shewakramani (whom she affectionately refers to as Jayu) played the song for her, she fell in love with it right away. She said shooting for Maalik felt like a bunch of friends coming together, so she just had to say yes.
Confirming she didn’t charge even a single rupee, Huma said, “Doston se kaise paise le sakte hai (How can you take money from friends?).” Since it was only two days of shooting, she felt there was no need to take payment. Huma also recalled how one of those days unexpectedly turned into a 16-hour shoot because of a complicated shot.
But she didn’t mind at all, saying her work ethic doesn’t allow her to leave just because her shift is over. “If I’m at work, I’ll finish my job and then leave,” she added, calling it one of those intense days on set.
Manushi Chhillar About Maalik Film
Additionally, Manushi Chhillar revealed, "Maalik holds a unique place in my heart. I've never worked with such a talented group before, and director Pulkit and Rajkummar and I couldn't have wished for a finer experience. I had the opportunity to play a role I had never played before, and the movie let me enter a rough, unvarnished, and intense universe. It has been such an exciting adventure, and I sincerely hope that the audience finds it relatable.
Maalik hits theaters on July 11, 2025, and promises to leave you shaken with its brutal story of power and survival.
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