New Delhi, June 3 -- The first teaser of Maalik is out, and Rajkummar Rao's bold transformation has taken fans by surprise. Known for his versatile performances, the actor now steps into the shoes of a gangster in this upcoming film directed by Pulkit.

The teaser opens with a shocking scene - Rajkummar's character beating a man, tying him to a pole and wrapping his body with fireworks. Looking fiercely into the eyes of another person, he declares, "Maalik paida nahi hue toh kya hua? Maalik ban toh sakte hai." (So what if I wasn't born a master. I can become one now.)

From there, we see him leading a gang, earning the support of the people, and commanding authority. The teaser closes on a lighter note with Rajkummar's signature touch of ...