Rajkumar Rao is about to hit screens in a totally new look with his upcoming film, ‘Malik’. He’s stepping into an action-hero role that fans haven’t seen from him before. Recently, the acclaimed actor sat down with Amar Ujala during promotions in Lucknow. He opened up about ‘Malik’ and his fascinating journey in cinema.
Fans and critics alike are buzzing about Rajkumar Rao’s fresh avatar in ‘Malik’. While promoting the movie, he had a long chat with Amar Ujala. He shared what makes ‘Malik’ special. He also talked about preparing for his character and how he views his past roles.
Why the Wait for Action?
‘Malik’ marks Rajkumar Rao’s first full-fledged action role. It makes you wonder, what took him so long to jump into this genre? He explained his reasons simply. “I’ve been offered action stories before,” he said. “But those scripts only had action. They didn’t have a strong story.” He wanted an action movie where the plot was truly important. When director Pulkit told him the story of ‘Malik’, it clicked. “It has a great story, exciting action, and amazing dialogue,” Rajkumar shared. He felt a deep connection to the script.
An Unplanned Path
Looking at Rajkumar Rao’s career, he’s known for playing many different types of characters. From intense dramas like ‘City Lights’ to quirky comedies like ‘Stree’, he’s shown off his range. Did he plan his career this way? Not at all, he admits. “I didn’t come into films with a fixed plan,” he stated. “Things just unfolded naturally.”
He started with films like ‘Trapped’, ‘Newton’, ‘Shahid’, and ‘LSD’. Then he moved on to ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’, ‘Stree’, and ‘Bhool Chook Maaf’. Now, he’s doing action in ‘Malik’. Each of these films belongs to a different genre. His main goal is to be part of stories that excite him. He looks for roles that challenge him as an actor and give him a sense of satisfaction.
‘Malik’ Release Details
The film ‘Malik’ is directed by Pulkit. This isn’t their first time working together. Rajkumar Rao and Pulkit previously collaborated on ‘Bose Dead/Alive’. Get ready to catch ‘Malik’ in theaters. It is set to release on July 11.