Maalik X: Rajkummar Rao Wins Praise for Powerful Act

Rajkummar Rao is back with his rugged and intense gangster persona in his crime thriller film Maalik. Directed by Pulkit, the film revolves around the story of a rising small-time UP criminal who builds his empire navigating through a series of fearless events. The movie, which hit the theatres today, on July 11, also features Huma Qureshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Manushi Chhillar, Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire and Prosenjit Chatterjee in key roles.

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Produced by Tips Industries Limited and Northern Lights Films, the movie opened with an electrifying response from viewers. Although many are of the opinion that the film lacks engagement in the second half, it was Rajkummar's performance, emphasising themes of power and loyalty, that didn't fail to drag much attention. Sporting a full beard look alongside a menacing expression, the actor's onsc