Ever since the highly anticipated trailer of Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, dropped, it has taken the internet by storm. Rajkummar’s ruthless gangster avatar has not only surprised audiences but also caught the attention of the entire film industry. From heartfelt praise to enthusiastic responses by critics, audiences, and industry friends, the reactions have been pouring in nonstop.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh called the trailer “extraordinary” and extended heartfelt wishes to the team, saying, “So proud of you, my friend @jayshewakramani more power to you. Congratulations @kumartaurani. @rajkummar_rao you are phenomenal wishing you all stupendous success!”
Kunal Kemmu took to Instagram, sharing his excitement with a punchy message, “Kya baat hai! Yeh naya roop jachh raha hai, Maalik. @rajkummar_rao Can’t wait to watch it with seeti’s and taali’s in a cinema ghar! All the very best to the entire team and my dear @jayshewakramani Producer sahab!”
Further Arjun Kapoor described the trailer as “Rooted, haunting and quietly powerful,” underlining the film’s gripping tone and impactful visuals.
Bhumi Pednekar was full of admiration for the cast and crew, sharing, ”@rajkummar_rao is there anything you can’t do, my friend wah! @manushi_chhillar, so lovely. I’m very excited to watch this one. Trailer mein dum hai! Wishing the entire team of #Maalik all the best! Outstandingggg!!!” She added a special shoutout to director Pulkit and producers @jayshewakramani and #KumarTaurani ji.
Keerthy Suresh also joined in to applaud, she mentioned, “Woah! Seeing you in a never seen before avatar @rajkummar_rao!
Looks power-packed!! Can’t wait to watch this one in the theatres
Wishing you and the entire team of #Maalik a Pataka success”
Maalik is an intense action entertainer set in Allahabad, a gritty tale of ambition, power, and survival. It explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. Directed by Pulkit, known for his hard-hitting thrillers and emotionally charged dramas, and produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films, Maalik is slated to release in cinemas on 11th July 2025.
