Prahaar’s Day 6 Plunge: Why a Powerful Courtroom Story Is Struggling at the Box Office

Courtroom dramas usually live or die on word of mouth, and right now Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is feeling the pinch. According to Report, the Rajkummar Rao starrer earned an estimated Rs 1.25 crore on Day 6 (Wednesday), a 60 per cent fall from the day before.

Prahaar: Day-Wise Collections

What the Numbers Say?

The film got a bounce on Tuesday thanks to the Dussehra holiday, so Wednesday’s drop looks steep by comparison. The holiday boost has now faded, and the film is heading toward a first-week total of around Rs 16 to 17 crore.

Based on current trends, the trade expects it to end its entire run at roughly Rs 30 crore net. Pinkvilla calls it a disappointment, and notes that it’s another non-hit for Maddock Films after Chhaava.

Why Is It Struggling?

Reactions from audiences have been mixed, and that’s the main reason cited for the slow business. In a week crowded with big releases, a film without strong word of mouth has little room to grow.

What’s the Film About?

Directed by Avinash Arun, the legal drama follows an attorney handling a challenging, high-profile case while under professional pressure and dealing with strained family relationships. He relies on evidence, strategy and principle in his fight for justice. The cast includes Lalit Prabhakar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sikandar Kher. You can read more about the lead actor on Rajkummar Rao’s Wikipedia page.

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