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Ujjwal Nikam is a prosecutor known for his role in the trial of Ajmal Kasab. CutMirchi covers the film Prahaar, which portrays his approach to the case and his demands for authenticity in its depiction.
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The trade analyst's praise lands as Rajkummar Rao builds a run of real-life portrayals, from Srikanth Bolla to an upcoming turn as Sourav Ganguly in Dada.
Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam aims for ₹50 crore at the Indian box office to be a clean hit, with a reported budget of ₹25–30 crore. The film releases on October 24, 2026.
Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar, a courtroom drama based on real cases including the 26/11 terror attack prosecution, Sanjay Dutt’s arms case, and the Gulshan Kumar murder.
The film collected ₹19.50 crore nett across three weeks, ending its theatrical run as Ramayana arrives.
Rajkummar Rao portrays real-life prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar, releasing October 16, 2026. The biopic explores his role in the 26/11 trial, marking another powerful real-life role in Rao's career.
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is set to hit theatres on November 14, 2026 — a Friday that’s already being eyed as a potential box office battleground. The film, directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Maddock Films, has been generating early buzz, not just for its subject matter but for Rajkummar Rao’s performance in the lead role.
Lalit Prabhakar looks like Ajmal Kasab. That’s what Ujjwal Nikam said after seeing the first stills from Prahaar. Not a performance review. Not a critique of casting. Just: Yaar, ye bilkul waisa hee lagta hai.
Avinash Arun reveals why Ritvik Sahore was cast in Rajkummar Rao starrer: 'He is an honest, sensitive actor'
The meeting with Dr. Bhagwat wasn’t publicised. But it happened. And now, the film’s journey is no longer just about the screen — it’s about what comes after.
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.
Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar, a legal drama based on real cases from 1993 and 2008. The film opens October 24.
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam drops a rap anthem pairing Emiway Bantai with Sunidhi Chauhan ahead of its October 16 release, with Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi leading the cast.
Ujjwal Nikam demanded real names, no glorification — and got it. Prahaar releases October 16.
Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam releases in theatres on 16 October 2026, with Rajkummar Rao playing prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam opposite Jaideep Ahlawat and Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab.
Rao and Ahlawat share a comfort zone because we have spent so many years together.
Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam reunite for 'Tujh Mein Basi Meri Jaan,' new romantic single from Prahaar
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.
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.
Rao gained 8kg to play Ujjwal Nikam. The film releases October 16.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ujjwal Nikam told Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 18 that Ajmal Kasab allegedly said he'd come to Mumbai to see him. Bachchan's blunt reply has set off a wave of reactions online.