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Mumbai, July 2 (UNI) The trailer for 'Maalik', an intense action-drama starring National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, has been officially released, offering a gritty glimpse into the rise of a reluctant gangster navigating power, bloodshed and politics. For the first time in his career, Rajkummar Rao embraces the persona of a feared gangster, breaking away from his signature roles of understated characters. In the trailer, Rajkummar is seen firing bullets continuously. Set against the turbulent socio-political backdrop of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 'Maalik' chronicles the metamorphosis of a common man into a feared underworld figure and eventually, a political player. The trailer opens to an imposing scene of heavy police presence, layered with a voice-over that sets the tone for the protagonist's inner conflict and impeding descent, "You are the son of a helpless father, do not try to become what you are not." Moments later, Rajkummar Rao is seen on the screen. He is seen walking with a gun on his shoulder. In the trailer, Rajkumar Rao is seen causing bloodshed. Rajkumar Rao says, "I was the son of a helpless father, that was my fate. But you will be the father of a powerful son, that's yours." The trailer shows how a common man becomes a gangster and then enters politics. The trailer also features Manushi Chhillar in a pivotal role as Rao's on-screen wife, adding an emotional layer to the story. Apart from this, Swanand Kirkire, Saurabh Shukla and Anshuman Pushkar lend to the story. Directed by Pulkit, 'Maalik' and is set to hit cinemas on July 11.
New Delhi: Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar stormed the city of nawabs in full Maalik swagger, unveiling the hard-hitting anthem in an event that captured the gritty essence of the film. The symbolic renaming of the iconic Pratibha Theatre as 'Maalik ka Theatre' stood as a bold tribute to the film's raw energy and the power-packed presence of its leading man. The title track is a fiery fusion of beats and bravado, composed by the dynamic duo Sachin-Jigar, voiced by Akasa with a blazing rap by MC SQUARE, and penned by the legendary Amitabh Bhattacharya. With its pulsating rhythm and rebellio ...Read More >
Hyderabad: It's been just two days since Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan hit theatres, but the difference in their box office performance is already striking. While Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, is racing ahead with strong numbers, Shanaya Kapoor's debut film is finding it hard to make a mark. Box Office Day 2: Maalik Surges Ahead Maalik had a decent opening with Rs 3.75 crore on its first day. On day 2, the film showed solid growth and collected Rs 5.25 crore (early estimates), bringing its total to Rs 9 crore in just two days. The film is clearly connecting with the audience, especial ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) There is big debate going on now days about the vivid cosmetic treatments taken by the actress to achieve that perfect look and their repercussions after the sudden demise of actress Shefali Jariwala. Actress Manushi Chhillar, who will next be seen in "Maalik" opposite Rajkummar Rao has now shared her take on the matter. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Manushi revealed that contrary to popular opinion, getting cosmetic treatment is not a new phenomenon, it is just that we have access to better technology now. Speaking to IANS, Manushi said, "I come from a med ...Read More >
Kangana Ranaut compared her struggles to Shah Rukh Khan's, saying she came from an unknown village while he was convent-educated from Delhi. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has always made headlines for her remarks, and this time, the Queen star has compared her struggles with those of King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking at an event in the capital city, Kangana talked about how her struggles have been greater in comparison to those of other actors. "Why did I get so much success? There i ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 1 (PTI) Actor Rajkummar Rao on Tuesday said he was looking for an opportunity to step out of the box and he found it in "Maalik" where he essays the role of a gangster. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. It is directed by filmmaker Pulkit of "Bhakshak" fame. "There are very few instances when an actor gets the opportunity to break an image, and I'm always looking for such roles, like I did with 'Srikanth'. "A ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Maalik' is creating a significant buzz in the entertainment industry with its teasers, trailers and new tracks. The makers have now released a song titled 'Raaj Karega Maalik', which is sung by the MTV Hustle winner MC Square. Taking to their Instagram handle, Tips (the official production banner of the film) shared the latest song from 'Maalik', which perfectly resonates with Rajkummar Rao's gangster vibe in the movie. Also Read | 'Sarzameen' Trailer Out: Makers of Film Drop Gripping Trailer; Prithviraj Shown As Torn Soldier ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) A staggering Rs 42.68 crore of taxpayers' money had to be spent on senior advocates, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and others, to contest as many as 542 "frivolous and false" cases filed against him during the previous UPA regime, said union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Speaking at his residence with Women Journalist Welfare Trust (WJWT), the Minister stressed that such politically motivated litigations not only burden individual public representatives but also drain resources from the exchequer that could otherwise be channelled into de ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 14 (UNI) The tragic suicide of 34-year-old tech professional Atul Subhash has led to the arrest of his estranged wife and her family members in connection with allegations of harassment, extortion, and financial abuse. Subhash, a resident of Manjunath Layout in Bengaluru, was found dead in his apartment on December 9, leaving behind a 25-page suicide note. In the note, he accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of subjecting him to relentless emotional and financial distress during their ongoing divorce proceedings. Following a complaint filed by Atul's brother, Bik ...Read More >
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box off ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) "Maalik", featuring Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, has earned Rs 9.47 crore nett at the domestic box office, the makers said on Sunday. Directed by Pulkit of "Bhakshak" fame, the film released in theatres on Friday and is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films. Production banner shared the box office collection with a post on its official X handle, which featured the film's poster. "Superhit hai inka action aur swag 9.47 crore," the text over the poster read. It also had the day-wise breakdown of the film's ...Read More >
New Delhi: Talented actor Rajkummar Rao's latest outing -Maalik co-starring former Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, is steady at the Indian box office despite stiff competition. The lead actor is seen in a gritty, raw and intense character of Maalik. The supporting cast includes actors like Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts, Maalik holds steady on Wednesday, collecting 1.98 Cr nett at the box office, taking its impressive total to 21 Cr nett at the Indian box office, and heading for a strong first week. Maalik continues to sustain its momentum despite tough competition at ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Arshad Warsi starts filming for Shah Rukh Khan's King in Warsaw. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action-thriller also stars Suhana Khan in her debut role. Bollywood just got a fresh update from Poland. Arshad Warsi, the ever-charming Jolly LLB star, has officially joined the cast of Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated action-thriller King. The actor confirmed it himself with a stylish Instagram post from the streets of Warsaw, sparking immediate excitement among fans. "No prize for guessing w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Maalik, headlined by Rajkummar Rao, has collected over Rs 4 crore nett at the domestic box office on its opening day. Maalik has earned Rs 4.02 crore nett at the domestic box office on day one, according to a press release. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world allegedly ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. It features Rao, also known for Shahid, Newton, Stree, and Srikanth, in the role of a gangster. The film marks the second collaboration between ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Also Read | Prayagraj Road Accident: Speeding Car Runs Over Women Sleeping Under Flyover in Uttar Pradesh, 1 Dead, 2 Injured. Before the creation of Meg ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): The makers of the actor Rajkummar Rao's upcoming political drama film 'Maalik' have finally released its trailer on Tuesday. Directed by Pulkit, the film also stars Bengali cinema star Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead role. In Maalik, Rajkummar Rao plays a ruthless gangster who appears to stop at nothing to fulfil his ambition of political power and fame. With his rugged look and high-octane action moves, Rajkummar portrays a raw and intense character, unlike his recent roles in comedy movies such as 'Stree', 'Stree 2', and 'Bhool Chuk Maaf.' Also ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Anshumaan Pushkar, who is seen sharing screen space with Rajkummar Rao in the gangster drama Maalik, has talked about doing action with the National Award-winning actor. Anshumaan shared, "This was the first time I did such intense action, and let me tell you, apart from a few small injuries here and there, I had a blast! Whether it was close fistfights, jumping off rooftops, escaping blasts, or high-speed car chases, I lived every moment of it." For Anshumaan, this role has been a childhood dream fulfilled. He added: "I've grown up watching and being ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Manushi Chhillar took to social media on Friday to share her experience of working on "Maalik." Taking to her Instagram handle, she penned a sweet note, calling the film an experience she will never forget. Chhillar also mentioned that every individual on this film has added value to her life in ways they'll never know. She shared a couple of her photos with Rajkummar Rao from the gangster saga and captioned it, "An experience I'll never forget! Every individual on this film has added value to my life in ways they'll never know Grateful Ab film aap sab ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Manushi Chhillar says more than box office success, her focus is on internal growth as an actor. Chhillar, who stars opposite Rajkummar Rao in the upcoming film "Maalik", is known for her role in movies such as "Samrat Prithviraj", "The Great Indian Family", "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan", and "Operation Valentine". "My focus is on the internal journey, rather than what happens at the box office. When an audience reacts to your film in a certain way, it gives you an idea, a different perspective, and sometimes that might be useful in understanding whether there's something you ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
IMAGE: India were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs in the first Test against England. Photograph: BCCI Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin said India should play left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Edgbaston Test against England to add more experience to their bowling attack and reduce the burden on pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah. Across the first Test at Leeds, which India lost by five wickets, the visitors were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs. "They are too much dependent on Bumrah. It's not easy because you need mo ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rapper MC Square, who has performed the new track 'Raaj Karega Maalik' from the Rajkummar Rao-starrer 'Maalik', has spoken up on the elements of the song. 'Raaj Karega Maalik', through its powerful vocals and commanding orchestration, perfectly captures the swagger and dominance of Rajkummar Rao's gangster persona. Talking about the song, MC Square told IANS, "'Raaj Karega Maalik' speaks of power, fierceness, and standing tall. It's not about proving anything -- it's about owning who you are with pride and fire". He also shared his experience of working with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) "Maalik", headlined by Rajkummar Rao, has earned over Rs 15 crore nett at the domestic box office in three days, the makers announced on Monday. Directed by Pulkit of "Bhakshak" fame, the film was released in theatres on July 11. It is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. It features Rao, also known f ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Maalik' is creating a significant buzz in the entertainment industry with its teasers, trailers and new tracks. The makers have now released a song titled 'Raaj Karega Maalik', which is sung by the MTV Hustle winner MC Square. Taking to their Instagram handle, Tips (the official production banner of the film) shared the latest song from 'Maalik', which perfectly resonates with Rajkummar Rao's gangster vibe in the movie. The music of 'Raaj Karega Maalik' is composed by Sachin-Jigar and is sung by Akasa. The song comprises a hi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Author-former actress Twinkle Khanna has humorously talked about her first live cricket experience as she attended the third Test between England and India. She took to Instagram, where she posted a picture with her superstar husband Akshay Kumar. In the image, Twinkle is seen having a yogurt and lovingly looking at Akshay, who is holding a coffee mug. She also shared a glimpse of the match from the Lord's Cricket Ground, widely referred to as the Home of Cricket in UK. For the caption, she wrote: "A quick breakfast and a long day of cricket-my first time wat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maalik, headlined by Rajkummar Rao, has collected over Rs 4 crore nett at the domestic box office on its opening day. Also starring Manushi Chhillar, the film is directed by Pulkit of Bhakshak fame. It was released in theatres Friday. Maalik has earned Rs 4.02 crore nett at the domestic box office on day one, according to a press release. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. It features Rao, also known for Shah ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31 (ANI): Bollywood couple RajKummar Rao and Patralekhaa are now trying their hands at production. On Friday, they launched their own production house, KAMPA Film. The name KAMPA holds personal significance, as it combines the initials of their mothers' names, paying tribute to them. "We've always believed in the power of storytelling," said Patralekhaa. "With KAMPA, we're looking forward to sharing these stories with the world." Rajkummar Rao added, "For Patralekhaa and I, KAMPA is a natural extension of our love for cinema. We've always believed in th ...Read More >