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Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam

Dinesh Vijan is an Indian film producer and director who works in Hindi films. He is the founder of Maddock Films. He gave up his banking job in 2004 to pursue films. He has produced critically and commercially acclaimed films such as Stree, Hindi Medium, Luka Chuppi, Badlapur, Love Aaj Kal and Cocktail.
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Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam

Kriti Sanon is set to star in her first full-length horror film under Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films banner, marking her 10th collaboration with the producer. The project remains unannounced but has generated buzz.

The film’s shift from August 7 to October 16 remains unexplained, but the new date now sits at the heart of a broader conversation about how real-life figures are being curated for screen — and who gets to validate them.

Rao gained 8kg to play Ujjwal Nikam. The film releases October 16.

Stree 3 arrives in 2028. If I say anything more, he (Amar Kaushik) will get upset with me because he just finished writing it.

At the FICCI Frames 2026 event, producer Dinesh Vijan revealed that the horror‑comedy sequel Stree 3 will go on floors after the Mahavatar shoot ends, aiming for a 2028 release, with possible Independence Day or Christmas timing.

Dinesh Vijan confirmed that Stree 3 will arrive in 2028, with production slated after director Amar Kaushik finishes his Vicky Kaushal‑starrer Mahaavatar, eyeing a holiday release.

At the FICCI Frames conference, Dinesh Vijan revealed Stree 3 will launch in 2028, possibly aligning with a festive holiday, following Amar Kaushik's work on the mythic Mahavatar slated for mid‑2027.

Vicky Kaushal leads the upcoming Mahavatar, slated to start shooting in January 2027. Director Amar Kaushik will then move to Stree 3, aiming for an Independence Day or Christmas 2028 release, producer Dinesh Vijan confirms.

Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi and director Avinash Arun launched the Prahaar trailer at CSMT, joined by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who urged every Indian to watch the film.