Prahaar Gets a Dussehra Lift, but Can It Keep Standing?

Holidays can flatter a film. On Dussehra, Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama got exactly that kind of bump. The real test comes now that the festive fever has cooled.

The Tuesday Boost

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam added an estimated Rs 3.25 crore on its first Tuesday, a 60% growth driven by the Dussehra holiday. That takes its 5-day net total to Rs 13.75 crore in India. Figures are trade estimates, not certified collections.

Prahaar : Day-Wise Box Office

What Happens Next?

With the holiday over, Pinkvilla expects the numbers to drop. The film is projected to close its first week at Rs 17-19 crore net, which would be a decent total. Depending on how it holds, a final run of Rs 30-40 crore is possible.

Why the Hold Matters?

The film received mixed reactions from audiences, and that’s what is limiting its box office run. Pinkvilla says it looks set to be another non-hit for Maddock Films, following their blockbuster Chhaava. So the next few days will show whether word of mouth can improve.

What the Film Is About?

Prahaar follows an attorney handling a challenging, high-profile case while dealing with professional pressure and strained family relationships. Relying on evidence, strategy, and principles, he fights for justice while facing the complexities of the system and the personal sacrifices that come with a landmark battle. The title points to real-life prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Wikipedia.

Cast and Crew

A holiday spike is encouraging but temporary. The weekday numbers ahead will tell us far more than Tuesday did.

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