Prahaar Box Office Week 1: Rajkummar Rao’s Courtroom Drama Fights an Uphill Battle

Courtroom dramas live or die on word of mouth, and that’s exactly where Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is struggling. The film, directed by Avinash Arun and led by Rajkummar Rao, has netted Rs 16 crore in India in its first week, according to trade estimates reported by Pinkvilla. That falls short of what the cast and subject promised.

Day 7: Down 20%, Still Under Rs 1.10 Crore

Thursday added an estimated Rs 1 to 1.10 crore, a 20% drop from Wednesday. Trade watchers say the mixed audience reception is the main reason the film isn’t holding better. With stronger reviews, it would likely have done more.

Prahaar Day-wise Collection (India Nett)

What the Numbers Tell Us?

• Slow build. The film grew from Rs 2 crore on Day 1 to Rs 3.50 crore on Day 3, which shows some early interest.
• Sharp weekday dips. Day 4 and Day 6 both fell hard, a classic sign of a film depending on weekend crowds.
• Day 5 spike. Rs 3.25 crore on a weekday points to holiday support, which has now faded.

What Is the Film About?

Prahaar follows an attorney handling a tough, high-profile case while dealing with professional pressure and strained family ties. Relying on evidence, strategy and principles, he fights for justice while facing the complexities of the system and the personal sacrifices that come with it. The ensemble cast includes Lalit Prabhakar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sikandar Kher and Nassar.

Will the Second Week Save It?

It needs a strong hold to have any chance. Based on current trends, the film is heading for a lifetime total of Rs 25 to 35 crore nett, which trade trackers call a disappointing end.

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