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It’s finally here—a dark, ravaging side of Rajkummar Rao that fans have long craved. From his edgy debut in Love Sex aur Dhokha to his intense performance in Trapped (2016) and the genre-defining hit Stree that kickstarted a whole franchise, Rao has always kept us guessing.
He’s charmed us as the goofy lover, stunned us in psychological thrillers, and even broke barriers with his poignant portrayal in Badhaai Do. And now, in his latest release, Bhool Chuk Maaf, he dives deep into the underworld of raw rage and dark emotion.
Maalik, one of his most anticipated roles, had fans on edge for months—and now that it’s here, Rao’s transformation is nothing short of riveting.
Rajkummar Rao in Maalik teaser— His darkest avatar yet
The teaser kicks off with a chilling, blood-soaked scene—Rajkummar Rao brutally killing a man with a shovel. It`s raw, gritty, and a total 180 from anything we’ve seen him in before. And just like that, our curiosity turns into full-blown excitement.
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Rao has officially entered his bad boy era—cigarette in mouth, gun in hand, and oozing goon energy like he was born for it. With messy hair, kohl-rimmed eyes, and that signature swagger, Rajkummar nails the rugged, street-smart avatar—and we are so here for it.
Get ready to meet Rajkummar Rao in a whole new light
Raw, ruthless, and riveting. The much-anticipated teaser for Maalik is finally out, and it`s nothing short of electrifying. Rao, known for his transformative roles and powerhouse performances, slips into the skin of a cold-blooded gangster in this action-packed drama that promises to leave a lasting mark.
Opening with a brutal, blood-soaked scene that sets the tone, the teaser showcases Rao in his darkest, most menacing avatar yet. Sporting a rugged look, cigarette in hand and gun at the ready, he embodies the swagger and savagery of a street-smart gunda with chilling ease. It’s a far cry from his roles in Stree, Badhaai Do, or Trapped, proving once again that Rajkummar is a true chameleon of Indian cinema.
Maalik dives into the heart of the underworld
Where ambition clashes with morality, and survival comes at a bloody cost. The teaser hints at a gritty narrative driven by betrayal, power struggles, and vengeance, backed by sharp cinematography and haunting background music.
Directed by Pulkit, known for his intense thrillers and dramas, and produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani`s Northern Lights Films, Maalik hits theatres on 11th July 2025.
Rajkummar Rao`s upcoming production with Patralekha
After launching their production banner with Toaster, which has yet to premiere on Netflix, actor-couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are wasting no time diving into their next project. Their sophomore film—still untitled—stars Rao alongside National Award winner Keerthy Suresh and is set to go on floors in Mumbai from June 1.
The film takes a satirical jab at the modern education system, spotlighting how academia has increasingly become a profit-driven industry rather than a space for learning and growth. Rao and Suresh play educators who uncover the rot beneath the polished surface of today’s schooling institutions.
Directed by Sector 36’s Aditya Nimbalkar, the project will begin in Mumbai before moving to Delhi, aiming for a tight 45-day shoot. As first-time producers, Rao and Patralekhaa are committed to backing socially relevant, thought-provoking stories that break away from conventional entertainment.
This article first appeared on Mid Day
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