Rajkummar Rao is set to stun audiences once again, this time with a role that promises to be unlike anything he has done before. His upcoming film Maalik, directed by Pulkit, marks a bold shift into a new genre for the actor known for effortlessly blending depth and realism into his performances.
Fresh off the success of Bhool Chuk Maaf, Rajkummar spoke about the project with visible excitement. “I’m very very excited,” he said. “It’s a very new genre for me. I haven’t done anything like this in my career till date.” For an actor who has delivered everything from gritty realism in Shahid and Trapped to charming roles in Bareilly Ki Barfi, stepping into the raw world of Maalik is a clear departure and a calculated leap.
The teaser for the film recently dropped and received a strong response online, instantly building buzz around the film’s intense tone and stylized presentation. Scheduled to release on July 11, Maalik appears to be an action drama that blends emotion and power into one high stakes ride.
Rajkummar describes his character as someone physically and emotionally powerful. “Playing Maalik, who is so tough, so raw, who has both physical and emotional strength, was an incredible experience. It challenged me and I had a great time bringing that energy to life.”
He had high praise for the film’s director Pulkit, calling him a rare combination of grounded storytelling and commercial appeal. “Pulkit is a phenomenal maker. He knows how to keep things real while giving it that larger than life cinematic touch. That balance is what I love about this project,” he said.
According to Rajkummar, Maalik is not just about muscle and fight sequences. It is about a layered character arc, gritty emotion, and action sequences that are rooted in realism. “Everything about this film, from the action choreography to the emotional beats, has weight. Pulkit has designed the whole arc in a way that’s both believable and powerful.”
As fans gear up for the release, Maalik looks set to showcase Rajkummar Rao in a brand new light, intense, rugged, and emotionally unfiltered. With a team that values both craft and scale, the film could be one of the most talked about performances of the year.
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