Manushi Chhillar, who is celebrating her birthday today, is ready to embark on what can only be described as “her most transformative year” to yet, marking a new chapter in her Bollywood career. Manushi’s fans are very eager to see the Miss World return to action because she has two big films in the works: Tehran, a geopolitical film based on true events, in which she will star opposite John Abraham, and Maalik, a gangster drama in which she will co-star with Rajkummar Rao. Manushi will debut in utterly unheard-of personas that will undoubtedly alter audience perceptions and highlight her range as an actress.
As Manushi’s first movie of 2025, Maalik nears its release date, sources have confirmed that her on-screen appearance will be dramatically different from anything fans have seen before, which has only added to the anticipation of the film. The team behind Maalik has been taking extraordinary measures to prevent the actress’ look from leaking to the public. Another factor that has contributed to the buzz surrounding Maalik is her fresh pairing with Rajkummar. Directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, Maalik is scheduled to hit theaters on June 20.
Meanwhile, her next movie Tehran promises to showcase an equally transformative side of Manushi, as she steps into an action-heavy role opposite John Abraham in this geo-political thriller. Her dramatic makeover for the film includes cropped wavy hair and scenes featuring her wielding firearms, a far departure from her typical elegant persona. The Dinesh Vijan-produced Maddock Films project is slated for a 2025 release, completing what appears to be the Miss World’s deliberate swivel toward challenging, character-driven roles that expand her acting repertoire beyond her beauty pageant roots.
