Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam has had a soft start at the box office, but the film isn’t out of the race yet. Here is how its first day went and what could happen next.
Prahaar Day 1 Box Office: The Numbers
Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama earned an estimated Rs 2 crore on its opening day in India, which is a low start for a star-led film. Trade estimates suggest it could grow over the weekend and close its first three days at around Rs 6-8 crore nett. Audience response has been mixed so far, so the coming days will decide whether the film recovers.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam |
| Director | Avinash Arun |
| Lead stars | Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi |
| Day 1 (est.) | Rs 2 crore |
| Weekend forecast | Rs 6-8 crore nett |
| Audience response | Mixed |
| Main rivals | Nayyi Navelli, Jailer 2, Whalefall |
What Is the Film About?
The story follows a lawyer who takes on a tough, high-profile case. He faces growing professional pressure and strained relationships at home, yet he keeps relying on evidence, legal strategy and constitutional principles to pursue fairness. The film is as much about the personal cost of that fight as it is about the legal battle itself. The title refers to Ujjwal Nikam, the real-life public prosecutor, and you can read more about him on Wikipedia’s Ujjwal Nikam page.
A Strong Supporting Cast
Alongside Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film features Jaideep Ahlawat, Lalit Prabhakar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sikandar Kher and Nassar, with Tarun Sharma, Ritvik Sahore, Prasanna Ketkar, Ajinkya Deo and Pranali Ghogare in key roles. It is a deep bench of respected actors, and a serious drama like this one can gain from good word of mouth if viewers start recommending it.
The Competition Problem
Prahaar has arrived in a crowded week. Yami Gautam’s horror comedy Nayyi Navelli netted about Rs 3 crore on its first day, ahead of Prahaar, and it also led in early ticket sales at top national chains, with roughly 11,000 tickets against 8,500 for Rao’s film. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 (Hindi) is holding well, with about Rs 5.50 crore nett in two days, and the Hollywood survival thriller Whalefall is adding to the pressure on screens and audiences.
What to Watch Next?
Serious dramas often depend on word of mouth rather than big openings, so the weekend matters more than Day 1. A clear jump on Saturday would show that audiences are turning up, and a strong Sunday would help the film reach its Rs 6-8 crore target. The real test comes on Monday, when the drop will show whether Prahaar has staying power.
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FAQs
Q1. How much did Prahaar earn on Day 1?
It collected an estimated Rs 2 crore at the Indian box office.
Q2. What is Prahaar’s weekend box office target?
Trade estimates point to roughly Rs 6-8 crore nett, depending on weekend growth.
