Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam releases in cinemas on 16th October 2026. Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam, the public prosecutor who led the legal battle after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, including the Ajmal Kasab trial. The film moves the spotlight from the attack itself to the fight for justice that came after.
What Is Prahaar About?
It’s a courtroom drama based on Nikam’s life and legal career. The trailer begins at Mumbai’s CST station, with Nikam asking a young girl what she saw that night. From there it cuts between recreated scenes, courtroom arguments, witness questioning and quieter moments from Nikam’s personal life. Director Avinash Arun says the film isn’t just a retelling of an event we already know, and that Nikam’s journey gave them a way into that world.
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release date | 16th October 2026 (theatrical) |
| Earlier date | 7th August 2026 |
| Genre | Courtroom drama, biopic |
| Director | Avinash Arun |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan |
| Banner | Maddock Films |
| Lead | Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam |
| Trailer | Launched at Mumbai’s CST |
The Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rajkummar Rao | Ujjwal Nikam |
| Wamiqa Gabbi | Jyoti Nikam, his wife |
| Jaideep Ahlawat | Part of a delegation from Islamabad |
| Sikandar Kher | Plays the character who fights for the accused |
| Ashish Vidyarthi, Lalit Prabhakar, Ritvik Sahore | Supporting roles |
A Friendship Behind the Film
This is a reunion for Rao and Arun, who were college friends. Arun has said Rao was always his first choice to play Nikam. Rao says he felt the responsibility deeply from the start and hopes the film tells Nikam’s story with the respect it deserves.
Why Maddock Is Taking This Risk?
Maddock Films has built its name across romance, comedy, horror and social dramas. Prahaar adds a nationally significant legal story to that mix. The trailer launch at CSMT was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Nikam himself.
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FAQs
Q1. When does Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam release?
It releases in cinemas on 16th October 2026, moved from its earlier 7th August date.
Q2. Who plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar?
Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam, with Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in key roles.
