Rajkummar Rao’s Fierce Look In Maalik Sends Internet Into Frenzy, Netizens Say ‘This One’s Going To Shake Things Up’

Rajkummar Rao and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar are set to bring fireworks to the big screen with their upcoming gangster drama Maalik, and the excitement is through the roof! After a teaser that left fans stunned, the much awaited trailer has now dropped and it’s turning up the heat.

In just a minute long trailer, Rao proves once again why he’s one of the most versatile actors in the industry. Set in Allahabad, 1988, Maalik dives into the gritty underworld, with Rao portraying a cunning, rowdy, and ruthlessly deadly gangster.

Check Out The Trailer Below:

The trailer is already trending on X (formerly Twitter), with netizens calling it Rao’s most intense role yet. Some early reactions include:

Impressive Trailer Of #MAALIK: #RajkummarRao steps into the dark and gritty world of crime, playing a ruthless gangster in the action-packed thriller #Maalik… The #Maaliktrailer is out now.#Maalik pic.twitter.com/aJeVqsCfij

— 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 🖤 (@Ravan_x1210) July 1, 2025

#Maalik Trailer Looks Good … @Rajkumarrao Nailed it …
His Expression 🔥🔥🔥🔥https://t.co/iYvnihsUDh

— Kiran.K.G (@kirankg99) July 1, 2025

#RajkumaarRao is back in beast mode! 🔥 ‘Maalik’ trailer is gripping, intense & full of fire. A tale of power, betrayal & redemption — this one’s going to shake things up. 💥 #MaalikTrailer #ManushiChillar #Prosenjit #SaurabhShukla#Pulkit #TipsFilmshttps://t.co/IWYiT2Ojle

— NTR Yadav💙 (@NitranjanR) July 1, 2025

Rajkummar Rao in : Maalik Trailer#MaalikTrailer #RajkummarRao#Maalik pic.twitter.com/jVKMRHS8UP

— Box Office Wala (@FilmyZohan) July 1, 2025

Watched Rajkumar’s #Maalik teaser at houseful5 showtime and was more than impressed now want to witness its trailer at metro in dino screening impressive NGL pic.twitter.com/qwspjV80mt

— BARFI (@certifiedRKF) July 1, 2025

#MaalikTrailer promises a well-made gangster drama, but the cut could've been better. The director of Bhakshak gives me a lot of hope. Also, Rajkummar Rao will be seen in a different avatar after a string of similar roles and by the looks of it, he means business here. Excited!! pic.twitter.com/C6FTwCw5J1

— Kshamik (@Kshamik4) July 1, 2025

Every frame screams dominance. Every dialogue = goosebumps.
This isn’t just a movie, it’s a storm coming. ⚡ #MaalikTrailer

— chavii panchal (@PChaviii) July 1, 2025

Watched Maalik trailer what a good cut man a hit loading for Rajkumar Rao if itget promoted well all the best wishes to Pulkit Bhaiya (meet him twice belongs from my hometown bro biopic will be more promising then any thing from getting failing in exam to cancer) +bambu da cameo

— Piyush (@PiyushShits82) July 1, 2025

Directed by Pulkit, the gangster drama will hit theatres on July 11, 2025. The film also features a strong supporting cast including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Medha Shankr, Huma Qureshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Swanand Kirkire.

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