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NDTV
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Maalik X Reviews: Rajkummar Rao's Intense Performance Strikes A Chord With Fans
New Delhi: Rajkummar Rao is back with his rugged and intense gangster persona in his crime thriller film Maalik. Directed by Pulkit, the film revolves around the story of a rising small-time UP criminal who builds his empire navigating through a series of fearless events. The movie, which hit the theatres today, on July 11, also features Huma Qureshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Manushi Chhillar, Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire and Prosenjit Chatterjee in key roles. Produced by Tips Industries Limited and Northern Lights Films, the movie opened with an electrifying response from viewers. Although many are of the opinion that the film lacks engagement in the second half, it was Rajkummar's performance, emphasising themes of power and loyalty, that didn't fail to drag much attention. Sporting a full beard look alongside a menacing expression, the actor's onscreen character has been garnering immense praise for being both ruthless and ambitious in the underworld. Check out social media users' reviews of the Maalik: A user said, 'From farmer's son to feared mafia kingpin… # Maalik is a gritty ride through 1990s Allahabad, powered by Rajkummar Rao's fiery portrayal. Story's predictable, but Rao elevates the film to another level with his strong performance. Watch it for him. # Maalik Review @RajkummarRao.' From farmer's son to feared mafia kingpin… #Maalik is a gritty ride through 1990s Allahabad, powered by Rajkummar Rao's fiery portrayal. Story's predictable, but Rao elevates the film to another level with his strong performance. Watch it for him. #MaalikReview @RajkummarRao — Aakash Kumar (@aakashkmr) July 11, 2025 Another person echoing the same emotions, added, '# Maalik Review: A captivating cinematic ride! Rating: 3.5/5 #RajkummarRao delivers a powerhouse performance, electrifying the screen! #ManushiChhillar shines with elegance and skill. First half is explosive, but the second half could use more depth.' ???? #MaalikReview: A captivating cinematic ride! ???? Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐½ #RajkummarRao delivers a powerhouse performance, electrifying the screen! ⚡ #ManushiChhillar shines with elegance and skill. ???? First half is explosive ????, but the second half could use more depth. ????… — aashutosh singh (@aashutoshs55560) July 11, 2025 A movie buff shared his honest review soon after watching Maalik. 'Just watched # Maalik and this review nails it! Rajkummar Rao = acting masterclass. Manushi is growing with every role. Explosive first half, wish the second matched that energy. Solid 3.5/5!' read the note. ???? Just watched #Maalik and this review nails it! Rajkummar Rao = acting masterclass ???????? Manushi is growing with every role ???? Explosive first half, wish the second matched that energy. Solid 3.5/5! #MaalikReview #Bollywood #RajkummarRao #ManushiChhillar — Saurabh Kumar (@iamsaurabh1818) July 11, 2025 Meanwhile, a few others also highlighted the film's overdramatic plot. '# Maalik FirstReview ⅖ ???????????????????????????????????????????????? "Everything looks so Over & Artificial from Acting to Dialogues." # Maalik (# Maalik Review) #RajkummarRao, #Pulkit & #KumarTaurani…' read a review. #MaalikFirstReview 2/5⭐ ???????????????????????????????????????????????? "Everything looks so Over & Artificial from Acting to Dialogues." #Maalik (#MaalikReview) #RajkummarRao, #Pulkit & #KumarTaurani... — Zohaib Shah ???????? (@Zohaib4Sweety) July 5, 2025 A disappointed viewer talked about the few shortcomings of the film. An excerpt from his note read, 'Rating: ½ # Maalik is DISAPPOINTING. #RajkummarRao tries his level best but his character-writing isn't convincing at all, which is a huge letdown. Barring a few high points [in the first half] the film is flat. #ManushiChhillar fails to deliver. Big Let Down! # Maalik Review.' The same user also mentioned, '#ProsenjitChatterjee comes across as the promising one in the film. The second half literally tests your patience while the first half is just about okay with a promising start. Technically, the film struggles too as the cinematography is a big blunder. NOT RECOMMENDED.' Rating: ⭐️½ #Maalik is DISAPPOINTING. #RajkummarRao tries his level best but his character-writing isn't convincing at all, which is a huge letdown. Barring a few high points [in the first half] the film is flat. #ManushiChhillar fails to deliver. Big Let Down! #MaalikReview … — Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) July 11, 2025 '# Maalik Review: Predictable 90s cliché jiska plot 30 min mein pata chal gaya. Wahi ghisi-piti goon-vs-cop story, thaka hua twist aur ghatia climax jaha hero 3 goli kha kar bhi nahi marta. #RajkummarRao aache hain par role recycled hai. Basically, 'Gangs of Wasseypur' gone wrong,' said another person. #MaalikReview: Predictable 90s cliché jiska plot 30 min mein pata chal gaya. Wahi ghisi-piti goon-vs-cop story, thaka hua twist aur ghatia climax jaha hero 3 goli kha kar bhi nhi marta????. #RajkummarRao aache h par role recycled hai. Basically, 'Gangs of Wasseypur' gone wrong. ⭐ — (@FilmeeBoy) July 11, 2025 Sachin-Jigar composed the film's enigmatic soundtrack, while the lyrics were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Ketan Sodha is credited for composing the background score.
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Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Maalik X review: Rajkummar Rao shines in a dated, messy gangster drama
Rajkummar Rao returns to the big screen in Maalik, a gritty gangster drama that hit theatres on 11 July. Directed by Pulkit in his first theatrical venture and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, the film promised action, revenge, and emotional heft, but delivered a mixed bag, if online reactions are anything to go by. On social media, movie lovers who crowded theatres to watch the morning shows have posted their thoughts. The moviegoers have responded to the performance in a variety of ways so far. While many internet users have expressed dissatisfaction with Maalik, early assessments indicate that Rajkummar Rao's performance stands out as the film's most notable feature. Maalik X (Twitter) review Twitter has become the battleground for fans and critics. One user wrote, '#MaalikReview: Only watchable for #RajKummarRao's solid performance. The rest is a dull, outdated gangster drama with weak direction and no grip. Sadly, Raj deserves better," while another one commented, 'Its interval time in #Maalik same old revenge story situated in 1980s and 1990s". An excerpt from a detailed review says, '#Maalik is DISAPPOINTING. #RajkummarRao tries his level best, but his character-writing isn't convincing at all, which is a huge letdown. Barring a few high points [in the first half], the film is flat. #ManushiChhillar fails to deliver. Big Let Down! #MaalikReview (sic)". One more movie fan posted on his handle, 'Maalik starring Rajkummar Rao is skippable. Raees x Khakee: The Bengal Chapter vibes, but overall a disappointment. Very predictable! Rajkummar Rao is brilliant, tho. I want to see him in a better-written action movie. This wasn't it (sic).' '#MaalikReview: Only watchable for #RajKummarRao's solid performance. The rest is a dull, outdated gangster drama with weak direction and no grip. Sadly, Raj deserves better,' commented one more person. About 'Maalik' cast and crew In addition to Rajkummar and Manushi, Saurabh Sachdeva and Saurabh Shukla play important parts in the movie. Maalik is a gripping story of survival, ambition, and power. It is Pulkit's first theatrical release as director. The film is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films label in collaboration with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films, who is well-known for his intense dramas and suspenseful thrillers.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Maalik Twitter review: Netizens hail Rajkummar Rao's performance in ‘below average, massy' film
Maalik Twitter review: Rajkummar Rao has returned to the big screen in a new avatar. His latest release is a gangster drama, titled Maalik. Co-starring Manushi Chhillar, the film is directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani. Maalik was released in theatres on 11 July. Fans rushed to the theatres to catch the first shows of Maalik. Twitter, aka X, is currently filled with early reviews from the audience. Maalik has so far received mixed reactions from the viewers. While many praised Rajkummar Rao for his performance in the film, some were not impressed by the 'below-average' film. A user took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, 'From farmer's son to feared mafia kingpin… #Maalik is a gritty ride through 1990s Allahabad, powered by Rajkummar Rao's fiery portrayal. Story's predictable, but Rao elevates the film to another level with his strong performance. Watch it for him (sic).' '#Maalik is DISAPPOINTING. #RajkummarRao tries his level best but his character-writing isn't convincing at all, which is a huge letdown. Barring a few high points [in the first half] the film is flat. #ManushiChhillar fails to deliver. Big Let Down! #MaalikReview (sic),' read an excerpt from a detailed review. It continues, '#RajkummarRao goes overboard in most of the scenes and the swag required to play a powerful gangster is clearly missing. The writing of the film is poor and is heavily inspired by the existing Gangster dramas in Indian cinema. The background score and the music is such a let down that the elevation required in these movies is totally missing. The biggest problem with the film is that it isn't convincing in totality. And the dialogues used in the film are too heavy for the actors in the film and hence are funny even in serious situations (sic).' 'Movie is below average. But Rajkummar Rao's performance is (fire emoji),' shared another. One more posted, 'Maalik starring Rajkummar Rao is skippable. Raees x Khakee: The Bengal Chapter vibes, but overall a disappointment. Very predictable! Rajkummar Rao is brilliant tho. I want to see him in a better-written action movie. This wasn't it (sic).' Someone also wrote, '#MaalikReview: Only watchable for #RajKummarRao's solid performance. The rest is a dull, outdated gangster drama with weak direction and no grip. Sadly, Raj deserves better.' Meanwhile, film trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the film three stars and wrote: 'Raw. Brutal. Intense... A gangster drama that works for the most part, despite shortcomings… #RajkummarRao is outstanding in a savage avatar… A stretched second half acts as a deterrent. #MaalikReview' He revealed what did not work in the film. 'The problem lies in the post-interval portions – they drag, get exhausting at times, and the climax feels overlong,' he pointed out. The film also stars Prosenjit Chatterjee.
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India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Maalik X Review: Rajkummar Rao-Manushi Chhillars Gangster Drama Opens To Mixed Response; Check Honest Audience Reactions
New Delhi: Talented actor Rajkummar Rao's gangster drama Maalik opened in theatres today July 11, 2025. Directed by debutant Pulkit, the action thriller presents the lead star in his most intense and menacing role yet. The first look and trailer showed him as a cold-blooded gangster, brimming with menace and terror. Earlier, talking about his character, Rajkummar Rao had said, "This is the first time I'm doing such a hard-hitting role. It really pushed me as an actor and let me explore a darker, more intense side. Playing a layered, ruthless gangster was both thrilling and challenging and that's what made it so exciting. I can't wait for the audience to experience the gritty, gripping world we've created." Maalik X Review Fans thronged cinemas to watch Maalik first day first show and shared their reactions online on X (formerly called Twitter). Check what the audience feels about this action drama: First Half Of #Maalik...."Completely opposite of expectations... Maybe the second half will be better. Actors' performances were good. Full review coming soon..." #maalikreview — Bipin Singh (@bipinsinghreal) July 11, 2025 #MaalikReview: Only watchable for #RajKummarRao's solid performance. The rest is a dull, outdated gangster drama with weak direction and no grip. Sadly, Raj deserves better. Expected to open with a slow 1.5–2 Cr Follow @actor_vivekm89 for updates #Maalik #ManushiChhillar — Vivek Mishra (@actor_vivekm89) July 11, 2025 #MaalikReview @RajkummarRao @justpulkit ⁰Rajkummar Rao delivers a career-best performance in this gritty rise-of-power in 1980s Prayagraj, it's violent, emotional & unapologetically raw.A must-watch for fans of real cinema — not just hype. 4/5 | #RajkummarRao… — Pawan (@pawanrajtiwary1) July 10, 2025 From farmer's son to feared mafia kingpin… #Maalik is a gritty ride through 1990s Allahabad, powered by Rajkummar Rao's fiery portrayal. Story's predictable, but Rao elevates the film to another level with his strong performance. Watch it for him.#MaalikReview @RajkummarRao — Aakash Kumar (@aakashkmr) July 11, 2025 About Maalik Rajkummar is seen in a raw, intense, and unforgettable character of Maalik. Also starring Manushi Chhillar in a lead role, along with Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts, Maalik is set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad. It's a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival, that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. Manushi Chhillar earlier opened up on playing Shalini in the movie. She quipped, "Maalik is really special to me. It's my first collaboration with such a talented team, Rajkummar and director Pulkit and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I got to portray a character I've never explored before, and the film allowed me to step into a world that's gritty, raw and intense. It's been such a thrilling journey, and I truly hope the audience connects with it." Maalik is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner, along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films. Maalik released in cinemas on July 11, 2025.
News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Maalik X Review: Rajkummar Rao 'Shines' In Otherwise 'Dull, Messy' Gangster Drama
Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar has released in theatres today. The film received mixed reactions from netizens. Rajkummar Rao's highly-anticipated gangster drama Maalik finally released in theatres today, on July 11, 2025. Fans who flocked to the theatres to watch morning shows of the film have shared their reviews on social media. So far, the film has received mixed reaction on social media. Early reviews of Maalik suggest that while the film has left many netizens unimpressed, Rajkummar Rao's performance emerges as its standout highlight. Sharing the review of Maalik, one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, '#MaalikReview: Only watchable for #RajKummarRao's solid performance. The rest is a dull, outdated gangster drama with weak direction and no grip. Sadly, Raj deserves better," while another one wrote, 'Its interval time in #Maalik Same old revenge story situated in 1980s and 1990s. Post interval may remain the same. Let's see!" A third netizen reviewed the film, and wrote, 'MaalikReview ~ DISASTER & MESS! #Maalik is a film whose SCREENPLAY is written in such a way that it will confuse you, bore you, and make you scratch your head for wasting your money ! They lifted many gangster films' STORIES, SCENES, and even DIALOGUES to merge them together and serve this MESS. The 1st half is at least bearable, but the 2nd half goes completely HAYWIRE with unnecessary VIOLENCE and no Connections between Scenes." #MaalikReview: ⭐️⭐️ Only watchable for #RajKummarRao 's solid performance. The rest is a dull, outdated gangster drama with weak direction and no Raj deserves better. Expected to open with a slow 1.5–2 CrFollow @actor_vivekm89 for updates #Maalik #ManushiChhillar — Vivek Mishra🧢 (@actor_vivekm89) July 11, 2025 MaalikReview ~ DISASTER & MESS!Ratings: ⭐️ ½ #Maalik is a film whose SCREENPLAY is written in such a way that it will confuse you, bore you, and make you scratch your head for wasting your money ! They lifted many gangster films' STORIES, SCENES, and even DIALOGUES to merge… — Lokesh meena (@Lokeshm124) July 11, 2025 First Half Of #Maalik …."Completely opposite of expectations… Maybe the second half will be performances were review coming soon…" #maalikreview — Bipin Singh (@bipinsinghreal) July 11, 2025 Its interval time in #Maalik Same old revenge story situated in 1980s and 1990s. Post interval may remain the same. Let's see! — Siddharth Chhaya – સિદ્ધાર્થ છાયા 🇮🇳 (@siddtalks) July 11, 2025 #MaalikReview: The Decent Entertainment. 💥Rating: 3*/5 ⭐⭐⭐ #RajkummarRao shines in and as #Maalik in the film, his performance is really electrifying. #ManushiChhillar looks beautiful and did a great job. First half is BOMBARDING but the second half lacks a bit in the… — Suryakant Dholakhandi (@maadalaadlahere) July 11, 2025 Meanwhile, another X user found the film enjoyable. '#MaalikReview: The Decent Entertainment. Rating: 3*/5 #RajkummarRao shines in and as #Maalik in the film, his performance is really electrifying. #ManushiChhillar looks beautiful and did a great job. First half is BOMBARDING but the second half lacks a bit in the screenplay and is okayish. Rest of the cast #SaurabhSachdeva, #SaurabhShukla and #ProsenjitChatterjee adds a brilliant spark in the film. Overall, the film is enjoyable. Rajkummar Rao in a never seen before avatar!!!" About Maalik Apart from Rajkummar and Manushi, the film also stars Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal roles. Maalik is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival. Directed by Pulkit, the film marks his first theatrical release. Known for his hard-hitting thrillers and emotionally charged dramas, the film is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner, along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
