Rajkummar Rao Announces Maalik on His 40th Birthday: Fierce New Look Revealed
As Rajkummar Rao celebrated his 40th birthday on August 31, he made an exciting announcement about his upcoming film Maalik. The actor took to Instagram to share a new poster of the film, giving fans a glimpse of his look. In the poster, Rajkummar is seen standing on a police jeep, dressed in white, with an intense expression and a gun in his hand. The poster also features the film’s name and a catchy tagline: “Paeda nahi huye toh kya, ban toh sakte hai” (What if we aren’t born that way but we can become).
Rajkummar Rao’s Announcement
In his Instagram post, Rajkummar captioned, "Maalik ki duniya mein aapka Swagat hai. Shoot shuru ho chuka hai, jald hi mulaqat hogi" (You are welcome in Maalik's world. The shoot has started, we will meet soon). The announcement was met with enthusiastic responses from fans and colleagues alike. His wife, actress Patralekhaa, commented with excitement, using the phrase "Jeeee baat," which is a term of appreciation.
Fan Reactions and Expectations
Fans were thrilled about the announcement. One fan praised Rajkummar for his continuous work, noting his impressive lineup of projects including Mr and Ms Mahi, Srikanth, Stree 2, and now Maalik. Another fan highlighted the significant leap in his career from Stree to this new film. Comments on social media reflected high anticipation and excitement for Rajkummar’s role as a gangster in this action-thriller.
Film Details
Maalik will be Rajkummar Rao’s first role as a gangster, marking a new direction in his career. Directed by Pulkit, known for his recent work in thrillers and dramas, the film is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani’s Northern Lights Films. The shooting is currently underway at various locations across India, but the release date has not yet been announced.
Rajkummar Rao was last seen in Stree 2, which hit theaters on August 15. The film, directed by Amar Kaushik, also featured Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar in special cameos.
