Rajkummar Rao is rumored to star in the Hindi remake of the Telugu horror-comedy Bakasura Restaurant. The original film, directed by SJ Shiva, released in August 2025. Rao and wife Patralekhaa recently announced their pregnancy, and his latest film Maalik was praised for his intense gangster role.
Rajkummar Rao is a popular actor known for his great roles. The latest buzz in the industry is that he might star in the Hindi version of the 2025 Telugu horror-comedy ‘Bakasura Restaurant’. While nothing has been officially announced yet, sources say discussions are underway for him to take the lead role. This has sparked a lot of excitement among his followers.Details about the original film Bakasura RestaurantAccording to 123 Telugu, Rajkummar is expected to play the lead in the Hindi remake of the recent Telugu horror-comedy ‘Bakasura Restaurant’. Although this hasn’t been officially confirmed, fans are curious to see what kind of role he will portray in this unique supernatural film. He has already impressed audiences with his performance in the horror-comedy ‘Stree’.About ‘Bakasura Restaurant’‘Bakasura Restaurant’ is a well-known Telugu horror comedy directed and written by SJ Shiva. The cast includes Praveen, Harsha Chemudu, Jai Krishna, Vivek Dandu, Amar Lathu, Ram Patas and Shining Phani. Released on August 8, 2025, the film was met with great acclaim from viewers. It is now also available for streaming on an OTT platform.Personal life updateRajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are about to start a beautiful new journey as parents. They announced on Instagram that they are expecting their first baby. Their post, featuring soft pastel colors along with a floral wreath and a cradle, shared the message “Baby on the way” accompanied by their names. Rajkummar’s caption, “Elated,” perfectly expresses the happiness they feel at this joyful moment.Latest film and career highlightsRajkummar Rao’s latest film, ‘Maalik’, hit the screens on July 11. Directed by Pulkit, the movie takes viewers into a gritty tale of power, politics, and betrayal set in Allahabad. Rajkummar plays a fierce gangster, a role many praise as one of his strongest yet. Manushi Chhillar also impresses with her performance. Meanwhile, Patralekhaa was most recently seen in the film ‘Phule’.
