Rajkummar Rao's Action-Thriller 'Maalik' Set for June 20 Release
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Synopsis
Renowned actor Rajkummar Rao will debut in a gangster role in the action-thriller 'Maalik', releasing on June 20, 2025. The film's poster features him holding an AK-47 atop a jeep.
Key Takeaways
- Rajkummar Rao's first gangster role.
- 'Maalik' releasing on June 20, 2025.
- Directed by Pulkit, known for notable past works.
- Produced under Tips Films and Northern Lights Films.
- Rajkummar has over 30 films to his credit.
Mumbai, Feb 15 (NationPress) Renowned actor Rajkummar Rao is set to showcase his first-ever gangster avatar in the action-thriller “Maalik”, which is scheduled for release on June 20.
The film's creators shared the release date on Instagram, accompanied by a striking poster featuring Rao. In the poster, he is depicted standing atop a jeep, brandishing an AK-47, with a line of trucks prominently lined up before him.
“Poore pradesh aur desh pe RAJ karne aa rahe hain MAALIK! @rajkummar_rao in and as #Maalik In Cinemas on 20th June, 2025 @justpulkit @kumartaurani @jayshewakramani @tipsfilmsofficial @nlfilms.india @jyotsananath @anujdhawan13 @ghoshrita @niharikabhasinkhan21 @sachinjigar @amitabhbhattacharyaofficial @castingchhabra Music on @tips,” read the announcement caption.
Directed by Pulkit, known for his work on “Dedh Beegha Zameen”, “Bose: Dead/Alive”, and “Bhakshak”, “Maalik” promises an engaging storyline.
On his 40th birthday, Rajkummar revealed the title and the poster for the film.
The poster includes the tagline: “Maalik. Paida nahi ho sakta, ban toh sakta hai.”
Last year, he shared an update about the film's production, stating: “#Maalik ki duniya mein aapka swagat hai. Shoot shuru ho chuka hai, jald hi mulaqat hogi!”
This film is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner, along with Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films.
Since making his debut in 2010, Rajkummar has featured in over 30 films, earning multiple accolades, including a National Award. The FTII graduate began his journey with “Love Sex Aur Dhokha”.
He later appeared in films such as “Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2” and “Talaash: The Answer Lies Within”, where he played minor roles. However, it was in 2013 that his career took off with hits like “Kai po Che!” and “Shahid”.
He has since starred in “Queen”,
