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Pulkit Defends Rajkummar Rao’s Casting as Maalik Nears Release

Pulkit highlights how the role stretches Rao’s range in the film’s final promotional week.

Rajkummar Rao in Maalik
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Overview

  • Maalik, set in 1980s Allahabad, chronicles a gangster’s ruthless ascent and explores corruption and political violence.
  • Pulkit says the role offered Rao fresh creative ground beyond small-town portrayals and praised his deep internal work on the character.
  • Rao bulked up, grew his hair and beard, and delved into the character’s psyche to embody the theme of power.
  • Produced by Tips Films’ Kumar Taurani and Northern Lights’ Jay Shewakramani, the ensemble cast includes Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Huma Qureshi and others.
  • Since a June teaser and poster, promotions have rolled out steadily with the film now due in cinemas on July 11.