Maalik Movie Release Date Confirmed: Rajkummar Rao Returns on July 11
After months of speculation and a previous postponement, the Maalik movie release date is now officially set for July 11, 2025.
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Maalik movie Rajkummar Rao – What to Expect from This 80s Crime Thriller
Starring the versatile Rajkummar Rao in the lead, Maalik dives deep into the world of 1980s Allahabad, tracing one man’s rise through the underworld. Rao plays the titular role of a street-smart survivor turned feared gangster, in what early viewers are already calling one of his most intense performances to date.
Originally scheduled to hit cinemas on June 20, 2025, the Maalik movie release date was pushed back due to final production touches and marketing alignment. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the film’s theatrical debut — and now, the countdown to July 11 has officially begun.
The movie also stars Manushi Chhillar and acclaimed Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, adding layers of drama and emotion to this crime-filled narrative. Directed by Pulkit (of Bhakshak fame), Maalik promises an emotionally charged script filled with intense action, stylized sequences, and a hard-hitting storyline rooted in political and social dynamics.
Maalik Movie Advance Bookings
Early Twitter reviews are praising Rao’s transformation as “electrifying” and “award-worthy.” Viewers have also lauded the film’s “engaging screenplay” and “whistle-worthy dialogues” that nod to Bollywood’s golden era of crime cinema.
However, despite the buzz, advance bookings for the film have had a modest start, with just around 6,500 tickets reportedly sold on opening day across major multiplexes. Still, with word of mouth likely to build over the weekend, trade analysts are expecting a pickup in footfall by Saturday.
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