Maalik, the upcoming gangster drama starring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar, is set to hit theatres on July 11, 2025. And now, the makers have dropped the first poster revealing Manushi’s look—simple, traditional, and miles away from her pageant glam image.
Wearing no-fuss Indian wear and minimal makeup, Manushi Chhillar looks refreshingly real in the poster, standing next to co-star Rajkummar Rao. He shared the poster on social media, introducing her as Maalik ki dhadkan (heartbeat of Maalik), with the caption: “Jinke bina chalti nahi Maalik ki dhadkan, unse hogi aaj mulaqaat.”
Drama, but with depth?
Directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, Maalik is being marketed as an intense gangster film. But if the poster is anything to go by, there’s more emotional depth packed in too. The chemistry between Manushi and Rajkummar already has fans speculating—romance or betrayal?
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Adding to the intrigue is the rest of the stellar cast, including Bengali legend Prosenjit Chatterjee, along with Anshumaan Pushkar and Swanand Kirkire in major roles.
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Her role: Still under wraps
The filmmakers are keeping Manushi’s exact role tightly guarded. But sources suggest it’s crucial to the plot—and possibly far more complex than what the poster reveals. The online buzz hints at a layered character that plays a key part in the twists to come.
Netizens seem impressed by her bold choice to tone down the glam. Comments under the poster call her “graceful” and “authentic,” with many applauding her for stepping out of her comfort zone.
What’s next?
After Maalik, Manushi will next appear in Tehran alongside John Abraham, which leans more into the action-thriller space. But for now, all eyes are on Maalik, where she’s determined to break the “beauty pageant” mold once and for all.
As Rajkummar’s post teases—she’s not just the heartbeat of the film, she might be the plot twist too.
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