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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 rebellious spirit, the song is set to dominate playlists and set the tone for the film's high-stakes world. Composer Sachin-Jigar shared, 'With 'Raaj Krega Maalik,' our aim was to create a song that matches the raw, powerful vibe of the film, something gritty yet instantly catchy. Rajkummar and Manushi brought incredible energy and added their own charm to it with their dynamic moves, which elevated the track even further." Maalik is an intense action entertainer set in 80's Allahabad, a gritty tale of ambition, power, and survival. It explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. Maalik is slated to release in cinemas on 11th July 2025.
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 >
Ed Sheeran has collaborated with Indian musicians for his new project. Ed Sheeran/ Instagram Mumbai: Popstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled Play - The Remixes EP, a new project that features collaborations with some of India's most celebrated artists, including Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran's chart-topping ninth album ...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 Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran recently joined forces with Indian musical gems such as Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla for his latest album "Play". Sharing his experience of working on "Play" in India, Ed penned a heartfelt note on social media that read, "Making and finishing Play in India was such a fun experience, but being there over the last decade touring and meeting local artists, ive been introduced to all types of music and cultures. I wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP, il give a rundown below (sic)." Talking about Aujla, Ed shared, "1. Symmetry ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has shared that shooting for the song 'Jab Talak' from her upcoming film 'Cocktail 2', felt like living the perfect summer with friends. The song was unveiled on Wednesday, and captures the youthful, sun-soaked spirit of the film. The track is composed by Pritam, crooned by Arijit Singh and Akasa, and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Talking about the song, actress Kriti Sanon shared, "'Jab Talak' carries such a beautiful, feel-good vibe. Shooting for it felt like living the perfect summer with friends, filled with laughter, musi ...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, 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: 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 >
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) 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 >
Google Cloud has announced a collaboration with Secret Mountain, a metahuman digital avatar band conceived by music composer AR Rahman. The collaboration will leverage Google Cloud's infrastructure and AI models to power Secret Mountain's' AI-powered 'synthetic avatars' to create immersive music and storytelling. Secret Mountain is an immersive entertainment project that creates hyper-realistic avatars that can look, move, and emote like real humans in real-time. The project involves a cultura ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Track 'Tum Mere Na Huye' from Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer 'Thamma' has been unveiled. Madhubanti Bagchi and Sachin-Jigar have lent their vocals to the song. Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics. One can watch the video of the song on the official YouTube handle of Universal Music India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6l0q4l2NLo A few days ago, the film's trailer was unveiled, garnering the attention of fans. The two-minute and twenty-four-second trailer of the film offers a glimpse into the vampire love story b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The makers of Rajinikanth Coolie have shared the second song titled Monica from the film. It features strong dance performances from the lead actress, Pooja Hegde and Malayalam director-actor Soubin Shahir. Superstar Rajinikanth starrer Coolie is one of the highly anticipated movies of this year. It is directed by Jailer director Lokesh Kanagaraj and is slated to release in the theatres worldwide on August 14, 2025. Monica song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander and is sung by Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander and Rap by Asal Kolaar. The lyrics of the song ar ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Track 'Tum Mere Na Huye' from Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer 'Thamma' has been unveiled. Madhubanti Bagchi and Sachin-Jigar have lent their vocals to the song. Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Tanya Mittal Breaks Down in Tears As Gauahar Khan Reveals Amaal Mallik Called Her 'Chep'. One can watch the video of the song on the official YouTube handle of Universal Music India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6l0q4l2NLo Also Read | 'Kantara: Chapter 1' Advance Booking Breaks Records As R ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) At a time when many actors are choosing to slow down and take on fewer projects, Rajkummar Rao has opened up about his decision to stay consistently busy with multiple films. The actor shared that his choices are driven by instinct and a passion for strong scripts, rather than any planned strategy. When asked how he continues to do multiple films in a year, Rao said that there was no set plan behind it. The 'Stree' actor explained that it all happened coincidentally, and his choices are largely based on gut feeling. If he connects with a script and trusts the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The makers of the forthcoming film Cocktail 2 have dropped the first look of their song Jab Talak on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The 1-minute-50-second video features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna dancing at a beach party, giving fans a glimpse of the film's youthful vibe. The song has already caught attention online, as many viewers felt it reminded them of Tumhi Ho Bandhu from the original Cocktail. A viewer responded to the video by writing, "Cocktail 1 - tumhi ho bandhu, Cocktail 2 - jab talak." In another response, it was written, "Vibes like Tum hi ho bandhu. ...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. Also Read | 'Ghajini 2' in the Works? Aamir Khan and Allu Aravind Spark Sequel Buzz With Subtle Hints (Watch Video). "We've always believed in the power of storytelling," said Patralekhaa. "With KAMPA, we're looking forward to sharing these stories with the world." Rajkumm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) His first hit was the 1966 blockbuster "Teesri Manzil" and last was the lyrical "1942: A Love Story"... the two films bookending a music career that lasted just 28 years. In between came albums such as "Padosan", "Kati Patang", "Sholay" and "Ijaazat"... different moods and different genres bound together by one incomparable genius. The man was R D Burman. Also Read | 'The Family Man Season 3': Prime Video Teaser Sparks Excitement on Social Media, Fans Celebrate Return of Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat in the Power-Packed Series (Watch Video). Burman, whose songs ...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 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 ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, are likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Stro ...Read More >