Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar’s much-anticipated gangster drama Maalik has finally hit the big screens, and audiences cannot stop raving about it. From the very first frame, Maalik grips the viewer with its gritty narrative, high-octane action, and raw emotions but it is Rajkummar Rao’s electrifying performance that has left netizens spellbound.

Set in the turbulent 1980s of Allahabad, Maalik narrates the ruthless rise of a gangster who stops at nothing to claim his throne. Rajkummar Rao has delivered what many are calling the finest performance of his career, portraying his darkest and most intense avatar yet.

Fans have flooded social media with praise. One X user wrote, "🔥 Rajkummar Rao delivers a career-best performance in this gritty rise-of-power drama. Set in 1980s Prayagraj, it’s violent, emotional & unapologetically raw. A must-watch for fans of real cinema — not just hype. ⭐ 4/5 "

🔥 #MaalikReview @RajkummarRao @justpulkit ⁰Rajkummar Rao delivers a career-best performance in this gritty rise-of-power drama.⁰Set in 1980s Prayagraj, it’s violent, emotional & unapologetically raw.⁰A must-watch for fans of real cinema — not just hype.
⭐ 4/5 | #RajkummarRao…

— Pawan (@pawanrajtiwary1) July 10, 2025

Another mentioned, "#Maalik first review out now . The film is actually good with one of the finest performances by @RajkummarRao He gets in to role of a gangster deeply the BGM and taut screenplay add good value #ManushiChhillar is good too. Watch it."

#Maalik first review out now . The film is actually good with one of the finest performances by @RajkummarRao
He gets in to role of a gangster deeply the BGM and taut screenplay add good value #ManushiChhillar is good too. Watch it. pic.twitter.com/JcD2uUVk01

— Rishiraj Reviewzzzz (@RishirajNa90620) July 10, 2025

Another user wrote, "#Maaliktrailer outstanding firs time rajkumar rao ko isss look mein dekh rha hu dialogue bhi ache hai bs trailer thoda lamda lga all good sab.."

#Maaliktrailer outstanding firs time rajkumar rao ko isss look mein dekh rha hu dialogue bhi ache hai bs trailer thoda lamda lga all good sab..#rajkumarrao #Maaliktrailer pic.twitter.com/KJpvzxXgJb

— chirag (@chirag526049984) July 3, 2025

Someone further tweeted, "This is a pure Massi scene from #Maalik this is the best part of this trailer and i feel goosebumps in this scene #rajkumarrao you are you are one man army in this movie"

This is a pure Massi scene from #Maalik
this is the best part of this trailer and i feel goosebumps in this scene #rajkumarrao you are you are one man army in this movie pic.twitter.com/mZrkkv97Vg

— Cineholic (@Cineholic_india) July 1, 2025

One User wrote, "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!!! 💥🤯"

#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… pic.twitter.com/YFZuQyIwvg

— Suryakant Dholakhandi (@maadalaadlahere) July 11, 2025

Directed by Pulkit, known for his hard-hitting thrillers and emotionally charged dramas, and produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films, Maalik running in cinemas now.