Rajkummar Rao's gangster thriller 'Maalik' to hit theaters in June
What's the story
Rajkummar Rao is all set to enter a new territory with his next action thriller, Maalik. The film, produced by Tips Films and Northern Lights Films, will hit the theaters on June 20, 2025, the makers announced on Saturday. Rao will play the titular role of a merciless gangster in the film.
Twitter Post
Here is the announcement
Poore pradesh aur desh pe RAJ karne aa rahe hain MAALIK! @RajkummarRao in and as #Maalik
— Tips Films (@TipsFilmsInd) February 15, 2025
In Cinemas on 20th June, 2025@justpulkit @KumarTaurani @jayshewakramani @TipsFilmsInd @NLFilmsIndia @Njyotsana @SachinJigarLive @OfficialAMITABH @CastingChhabra @tipsofficial pic.twitter.com/Tiw5UrL0fo
Motivation
Why Rao said yes to the film
Last year, a source told Mid-Day, "While Raj has carved a niche for himself with his solid performances, he hasn't developed the image of a hero of the masses. With his next few films, he wants to explore that space." "Raj immediately gave his nod as the film will present him in a new avatar. It's an emotion-driven, action entertainer that will see the actor performing high-octane stunts."
Upcoming projects
Rao's other projects apart from 'Maalik'
Maalik is directed by Pulkit, known for earlier directing Bhumi Pednekar's Bhakshak. The film is in the post-production stage under the guidance of producers Kumar Taurani from Tips Films and Jay Shewakramani from Northern Lights Films. Rao will also be seen in the Netflix comedy Toaster and also has Stree 3 with Shraddha Kapoor in the pipeline. He is also a part of Bhul Chuk Maaf, scheduled to release on April 10.