प्रहार: दी अनटोल्ड स्टोरी ऑफ़ उज्ज्वल निकम
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam released in theatres on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam review: what critics say8 critics on Prahaar: 6 positive, 2 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews. · updated 17 October 2026Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam: everything we knowRelease date, cast, trailer, songs and box office · updated 13 October 2026Box office so far · day 1
Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam takes on one of the most high-profile criminal cases in India’s history, leading the prosecution in the trial of Ajmal Kasab following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. As he battles to uncover the truth and secure justice, Nikam must confront the immense personal and professional burden of a case that will define his legacy.
Ujjwal Nikam
Jyoti Nikam
Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali
Abbas Kazmi
Judge M.L. Tahaliyani
Mohd. Ajmal Amir Kasab
Aniket Nikam
P. Chitambaram
Cast and portraits from TMDB.
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.
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.
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.
