# Prahaar vs Nayyi Navelli Opening Weekend Box Office: Which Film Won?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/prahaar-vs-nayyi-navelli-opening-weekend-box-office/  
Published: 2026-10-22  
Updated: 2026-10-22  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Two Hindi films opened on 16 October 2026, and **[Nayyi Navelli](https://technosports.co.in/a-witch-a-bride-and-a-dussehra-boost-nayyi-navelli/)** took the weekend over **Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story**, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. These are estimates and may differ from producers’ figures.

More on this topic: [TechnoSports Prahaar coverage](https://technosports.co.in/tag/prahaar/).

## Key Details at a Glance

| Film | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | India net |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prahaar | Rs 2.35 cr | Rs 3.15 cr | Rs 3.65 cr | Rs 9.15 cr |
| Nayyi Navelli | Rs 3.25 cr | Rs 4.00 cr | Rs 4.40 cr | Rs 11.65 cr |

## Prahaar

Directed by Avinash Arun and starring Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher, it grossed Rs 10.86 crore in India and Rs 12.86 crore worldwide per [Sacnilk](https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Prahaar_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide). Occupancy was 13%, 17% and 22% over the three days.

![Prahaar vs Nayyi Navelli Opening](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Prahaar-vs-Nayyi-Navelli-Opening-Weekend-Box-Office-1024x576-1.webp)

## Nayyi Navelli

The Yami Gautam comedy-horror, directed by Balaji Mohan and produced by Anand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, reached Rs 13.88 crore gross in India and Rs 15.88 crore worldwide. Occupancy was 11%, 14% and 17%. Pre-release advance sales were over Rs 1.5 crore against about Rs 97.71 lakh for Prahaar, per [NewsBytes](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/can-rajkummar-s-prahaar-take-on-yami-s-nayyi-navelli/story).

## Verdict

Both films grew each day, which suggests positive word of mouth. Week-one holds will decide their fate. More on [Rajkummar Rao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkummar_Rao) and our [box office coverage](https://technosports.co.in/tag/box-office/).

## Quick Answers

Which film earned more?

Nayyi Navelli, Rs 11.65 crore net.

Are the numbers official?

They are Sacnilk trade estimates.

When did they release?

16 October 2026.