8 critics on Prahaar: 6 positive, 2 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
8 critics have reviewed Prahaar so far. By our reading of each review, 6 positive, 2 mixed. Below, every critic's verdict in their own words, with the rating where they gave one and a link to the full review.
Critics at a glance
The Hindu
"In some passages, Prahaar seems to work at cross purposes, caught between a desire to be a nuanced, balanced legal procedural and a commercial obligation to create emotionally satisfying, patriotic mass spectacle"
Also: "The raw, intuitive vulnerability that marked his depiction of another lawyer, Shahid Azmi many monsoons back, has given way to technical polish"
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Cinema Express
"But all those doubts are laid to rest when you start watching Prahaar. The film is a detail-by-detail journey into the trial of Kasab"
Also: "Director Avinash Arun handles the film with neutral precision. There is little theatrics to the court case and no chest-thumping nationalism"
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ABP Live
"A film about 26/11 deserved a tighter edit, without wandering into Nikam’s personal life after every court session. Still, Prahaar succeeds in parts, and writer Sumit Roy deserves credit for that"
Also: "Each cut back to domestic drama drains the tension and gives the film a stop-start rhythm that undercuts its own momentum"
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Rediff
"What the director does succeed in is bringing out an honest film about a tragic episode in a country's living memory, without casting aspersions or making allusions that are now seen as inimical to national integrity and communal harmony"
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Koimoi
"There has been a glut of stories on 26/11 across platforms. But this one effortlessly towers even among the good ones"
Also: "Rajkummar Rao is known for exceptionally getting into the skin of his (especially real-life) characters, and to state that he dazzles here is perhaps an understatement"
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Zee News
"Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is a compelling courtroom drama that delivers exactly what its title suggests"
Also: "Rao's performance in the courtroom is electrifying, but, it is his restraint and a moment of stillness that allows us to connect to the man"
[Read Zee News's full review]( https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/prahaar-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-makes-a-strong-case-for-justice-in-this-courtroom-drama-3076139.html )
DNA India
"Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam chronicles the lives of people who sacrifice everything in the pursuit of justice; the film showcases the best and the worst of people, as highlighted by the performances of its stunning cast"
Also: "The sheer rage he exhibits while delivering a thundering courtroom speech will give you shudders!"
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The Free Press Journal: 3.5 stars
"Prahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam is a gripping courtroom drama that keeps you invested through its writing, performances and direction"
Also: "Rajkummar Rao is the heart and soul of Prahaar. He delivers a strong performance as Ujjwal Nikam, capturing the prosecutor's determination and seriousness"
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Updated 17 October 2026. CutMirchi does not review films itself: this page gathers published critics' reviews, quoted word for word and linked, and is updated as more arrive. "Verdict" is our one-word reading of each review; ratings are as each outlet printed them.
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