Rajkummar Rao Joins Aditya Nimbalkar’s Thriller As Lead Actor & Producer

The upcoming untitled film by director Aditya Nimbalkar will be a departure from the hard-hitting style of Sector 36 (2024).

Embracing a darker yet lighter black comedy vibe, it focuses on a murder story with quirky elements. Production kicks off this month in Mumbai, mainly at 1 Aerocity in Marol and Film City in Goregaon.

As per Mid-Day, a source close to the film revealed, “Aditya planned a two-month shoot. Rajkummar loved the script and came on board as co-producer.” This marks Rao’s second production project after Toaster, another Netflix title due for release later this year.

As buzz grows for the Sourav Ganguly biopic starring Rao, the actor is making the most of the gap before production begins.

The sports drama, reuniting him with director Vikramaditya Motwane following their critically praised 2016 film Trapped, is still in its early stages, allowing Rao to fit in this dark comedy project.

Set to release on July 11, Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik showcases him as a gangster who climbs the ranks of power.

The movie, directed by Pulkit and produced by Jay Shewakramani and Kumar Taurani, features a strong ensemble including Bengali star Prosenjit Chatterjee, former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, and rising talent Medha Shankr from 12th Fail.

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