Shedding his latest comedic picture, Rajkummar Rao goes all weapons blazing in the trailer for Maalik, a violent gangster drama set in the Hindi heartland. Written and directed by Pulkit, the political crime drama will hit theatres on July 11.
Unfolding in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) in the Nineteen Eighties, Maalik follows the relentless rise of Rao’s character, as he kills, swaggers and intimidates his solution to the highest. His unchecked political ambitions put him on a collision course with an area strongman, performed by (who else?) Saurabh Shukla. There’s additionally Prosenjit Chatterjee hovering round, as a tough-talking, cigarette-dangling cop tasked with ending Maalik.
The closely Mirzapur-and-Gangs-of-Wasseypur-coded trailer options a number of bloody motion items. In one scene, a dead-eyed Maalik rains bullets down a hall, leaving no survivors. According to the makers, Maalik narrates a ‘hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival‘, exploring the price of rising in a world ‘ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty’.
“This is the first time I’m doing such a hard-hitting role,” Rajkummar Rao stated. “It really pushed me as an actor and let me explore a darker, more intense side. Playing a layered, ruthless gangster was both thrilling and challenging and that’s what made it so exciting. I can’t wait for the audience to experience the gritty, gripping world we’ve created.”
Manushi Chhillar, who performs Rao’s spouse, Shalini, stated the movie allowed her to discover a contemporary character in a gritty and intense world. “It’s been such a thrilling journey, and I truly hope the audience connects with it.”
Anshumaan Pushkar (twelfth Fail) and lyricist-actor Swanand Kirkire additionally characteristic in the solid of Maalik, whereas Huma Qureshi has a music look. Interestingly, each Rajkummar Rao and Qureshi had secondary components in Gangs of Wasseypur, a contemporary fountainhead of this style.
Maalik hails from Tips Films and Northern Lights Films. Duo Sachin-Jigar have composed the songs.
