Maalik: Rajkummar Rao turns gangster in upcoming movie trailer

Dubai: Rajkummar Rao, one of the most versatile actors in the Bollywood industry has stunned viewers with his new look in upcoming film, Maalik.

The trailer for Maalik which was released on July 1, shows Rao playing an ambitious gangster – a surprising change for the audience.

Starring Manushi Chillar, Medha Shankr (12^th Fail), and Huma Qureshi --  the trailer shows Rao rising to power as a gangster as he faces off against a police officer played by Bengali actor, Prosenjit Chatterjee.

“Maalik paida nahi hue toh kya, bann toh sakte hain (What if I wasn’t born a ruler, I could become one)”, Rao says as his face is covered in blood in the trailer.

Netizens praised the actor for his versatility with one user commenting, “It is nice to see that Rajkummar came out of the middle class guy image and is now experimenting with new types of characters. He is a versatile actor and will definitely succeed where others failed. Best wishes for him.”

Another user commented, “Rajkummar Rao once again proves that he’s a powerhouse of talent.”

There were also netizens who shared their excitement to see Bengali superstar, Chatterjee in Hindi films.

One user said, “Prosenjit Chatterjee is a legend of Bengali cinema. Now entire India will see who he is. Hope his role is big enough to show his ability.”

Maalik is set to release in cinemas on July 11.