Bollywood
Tushar Hiranandani’s Srikanth Wins National Award
Srikanth wins National Award — Tushar Hiranandani’s long walk from comedy writer to serious filmmaker ends where it began: with truth.
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Rajkummar Rao's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Rajkummar Rao Yadav is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Rao has established a career in Hindi cinema and is the recipient of a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award from three nominations.
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Bollywood
No Masala, Just Justice: Prahaar's Trial Run Begins With Rao as Nikam
Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar, a film focused on the trial of Ajmal Kasab — not the attack itself. Nikam says the movie avoids glorification and sticks to legal realism.
2 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Yami Prays Before Battle: Nayyi Navelli vs Prahaar Begins October 16
Yami Gautam Dhar offered prayers at Patna Sahib Gurudwara ahead of Nayyi Navelli's October 16 release, marking her return to the big screen. The film clashes with Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar on the same day.
2 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Rajkummar Rao Gains 8kg for Prahaar Role
Rao gained 8kg to play Ujjwal Nikam. The film releases October 16.
3 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Ritvik Sahore Stars in Prahaar as Father and Son Face Justice
Ritvik Sahore steps into the courtroom spotlight — and the family drama — in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, hitting screens on October 16, 2026.
3 days ago2 min
Box Office
Prahaar’s First Song Drops — And It’s Already Winning the War of Words
The first song from Prahaar, Mere Rehte, has landed — and it’s not a celebration. It’s a reckoning. With visuals tied to 26/11 and lyrics that speak of duty over drama, the track sets a tone few Indian films dare to carry. Rajkummar Rao’s portrayal of lawyer Ujjwal Nikam is less about action, more about accountability. The film releases October 16, 2026.
3 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Stree 3 Confirmed for 2028
Stree 3 arrives in 2028. If I say anything more, he (Amar Kaushik) will get upset with me because he just finished writing it.
4 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Stree 3 slated for 2028, likely Independence or Christmas release
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.
5 days ago3 min
Breaking Hype
Stree 3 Set for 2028 Release, Vijan Teases Holiday Launch
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.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Mahavatar to Kick Off Jan 2027; Stree 3 Targets 2028 Release
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.
5 days ago2 min
Box Office
Rajkummar Rao’s New Trailer Shows Him as 26/11 Prosecutor
Prahaar’s trailer reveals Rajkummar Rao embodying public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, confronting Ajmal Kasab’s defence lawyer, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, with an intense courtroom face‑off ahead of its Oct 16 debut.
5 days ago2 min
Bollywood
Prahaar Trailer Unveiled at CSMT with Rajkummar Rao and CM Fadnavis
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.
5 days ago2 min
Red Carpet
Prahaar Trailer Unveiled at CSMT as CM Fadnavis Hails Its Message
At Mumbai’s historic CSMT, the trailer for Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam – was launched. CM Devendra Fadnavis lauded its subject, the 26/11 case, and Rajkummar Rao’s performance, calling the film more than mere entertainment.
5 days ago2 min
Bollywood
Rajkummar Rao Leads Prahaar Trailer Unveiling Ujjwal Nikam’s 26/11 Saga
Maddock Films unveiled the Prahaar trailer at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, starring Rajkummar Rao as prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. The film revisits the 26/11 terror attacks and the subsequent trial, slated for an October 16 release.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Lalit Prabhakar Transforms into Ajmal Kasab for Prahaar Trailer
Prahaar’s trailer, launched at Mumbai’s historic CSMT, reveals Marathi actor Lalit Prabhakar’s chilling portrayal of Ajmal Kasab, a role he earned after intensive research and a rigorous audition.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Shahid streams on Prime Video, producer recalls high‑interest loan
Thirteen years after its theatrical debut, Shahid is now on Prime Video. Producer Sunil Bohra reveals the financial pinch he faced, and cast members reminisce about the film’s lasting impact.
5 days ago2 min
Bollywood
Rajkummar Rao Becomes Ujjwal Nikam In Prahaar Trailer
Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films dropped the Prahaar trailer at Mumbai's CSMT, showing Rajkummar Rao as prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam facing off against Jaideep Ahlawat in a 26/11-set legal drama releasing October 16.
5 days ago2 min
Bollywood
Rajkummar Rao's 26/11 Prosecutor Film Gets Its Trailer Today
Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar, on public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and the 26/11 Kasab trial, drops its trailer today. Directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan, it hits cinemas October 16.
6 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Shahid streams on Prime Video after 13‑year wait
Rajkummar Rao's acclaimed film Shahid, a biographical drama about lawyer Shahid Azmi, is now available on Prime Video. Co‑writer Apurva Asrani uses the launch to probe why the movie stayed off streaming platforms for 13 years.
6 days ago2 min
OTT Originals
Rajkummar Rao's 'Shahid' lands on Prime Video after 13 years
After thirteen years of theatrical exclusivity, Hansal Mehta's acclaimed biopic Shahid starring Rajkummar Rao is now available on Prime Video, sparking debate over its delayed digital debut.
6 days ago2 min
Bollywood
Ajay Devgn, Ayushmann Khurrana Join FICCI Frames 2026 Line‑up
Bollywood’s biggest names – Ajay Devgn, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao, Ravi Kishan and others – will attend FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai, where industry leaders will dissect the fast‑growing Indian entertainment market.
26 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Rajkummar Rao, Pratibha Ranta To Headline Dharma's Vishkanya
Dharma Productions has signed Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta to lead Vishkanya, a fantasy horror film directed by Sonal Joshi, with shooting expected to start by year end, per Bollywood Hungama.
21 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Rajkummar Rao Makes Eco-Friendly Ganpati Idol For Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 saw Bollywood stars from Rajkummar Rao to Ananya Panday share festival glimpses online, with eco-friendly idols and family poojas dominating the celebrations this year.
15 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Six Actors Without Film Pedigree Now Anchor Rs 100 Crore Hits
A wave of actors without industry lineage, including Ali Fazal, Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao, Ayushmann Khurrana, Pankaj Tripathi and Abhay Verma, have each crossed Rs 100 crore, reshaping Bollywood's idea of box-office bankability.
12 Sept 20262 min