Rajkummar Rao Thriller “Maalik” Debuts in Indian Theatres

Bollywood gangster drama “Maalik” opened in Indian cinemas on 11 July 2025. Directed by Pulkit and set in 1980s Allahabad, the film follows the rise of a small-town farmer’s son who is drawn into the underworld. Rajkummar Rao leads the cast alongside former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, with supporting roles from Prosenjit Chatterjee and Saurabh Shukla. Early reviews are mixed but single out Rao’s performance as “bloody good,” while noting Chhillar’s presence in several key scenes. On release day, Chhillar visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple, a customary gesture for Bollywood premieres. The film’s box-office performance will become clearer over the weekend as word-of-mouth and critic assessments circulate.