Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam
First look poster
Directed byAvinash Arun
Screenplay bySumit Roy
Story bySumit Roy
Produced byDinesh Vijan
Starring
CinematographyAvinash Arun
Eeshan Kaushal
Edited byCharu Shree Roy
Music byPritam
Production
company
Distributed byPanorama Studios
Release date
  • 16 October 2026 (2026-10-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam[1] is an upcoming Hindi-language film directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. It stars Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in lead roles.[2]

The film is a biopic of Ujjwal Nikam who appeared against Ajmal Kasab in the trial of the 26/11 Mumbai attack case.

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is scheduled to release on 16 October 2026.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced in July 2025.[6] It was scripted to the biopic of Ujjal Nikam.[7][8]

Casting

Initially Aamir Khan was set to play the Nikam's role, but Khan had to step down from the project and Rao was finalised for the role of Ujjwal Nikam.[9][10] Lalit Prabhakar was selected for the role of Ajmal Kasab.[11][12] Wamiqa Gabbi joined as the female lead with Rao.[13][14] This film is second collaboration between Rao and Gabbi after Bhool Chuk Maaf.[15]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2025.[16] Rao wrapped in November 2025.[17]

Release

The film was initially set to release theatrically on 7 August 2026.[18] But the maker of the film maker Maddock Films has postponed the release to avoid Box office clash with Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 as both films have release date of 14 August 2026.[19][20] Later, a date on 4 September 2026 was also in consideration for theatrical release.[21][22]

On 13 August 2026, Maddock Films announced new release date for the film as on 16 October 2026.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam to release on October 16". Bollywood Hungama. 13 August 2026. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "'Prahaar' teaser: Rajkummar Rao stars as prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in courtroom drama revisiting 26/11 attacks". The Hindu. 2026-06-25. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  3. ↑ "Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rao becomes Ujjwal Nikam, demands Ajmal Kasab's hanging". The Indian Express. 2026-06-25. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  4. ↑ Sen, Shomini (2026-06-26). "Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rai transforms himself to play prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in this courtroom drama on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks". Wion. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  5. ↑ Trivedi, Tanya (2026-06-26). "Who Is Lalit Prabhakar? Meet The National Award-Winning Actor Behind Ajmal Kasab In Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  6. ↑ "Rajkummar Rao To Begin Ujjwal Nikam Biopic In October; Film Eyes 2026 Release". The Hollywood Reporter India. 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  7. ↑ Nand, Akriti (2025-06-23). "Rajkummar Rao To Begin Shoot For Ujjwal Nikam Biopic From THIS Month: Report". News18. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  8. ↑ Anand, Akriti (2026-06-28). "'Remarkable Performance': Ujjwal Nikam Can't Stop Praising Rajkummar Rao In Prahaar Teaser". News18. Archived from the original on 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  9. ↑ Rao, ustin Joseph (2023-10-02). "Is Aamir Khan doing the Ujjwal Nikam biopic? Director Avinash Arun answers". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  10. ↑ "Not Aamir Khan, Rajkummar Rao to play Ujjwal Nikam in film on 26/11: Report". India Today. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  11. ↑ Sawant, Tejashree Bhopatkar (2026-06-26). "Lalit Prabhakar on playing 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab in Rajkummar Rao's 'Prahaar': 'Was challenging, had to understand the psychology- EXCLUSIVE". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  12. ↑ Gavankar, Vaishnavi (2026-06-26). "Do you know Marathi actor Lalit Prabhakar is playing 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab in Ujjwal Nikam's biopic Prahaar? Details inside". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  13. ↑ Mankad, Himesh (2025-08-25). "EXCLUSIVE: Wamiqa Gabbi joins Rajkummar Rao in Ujjwal Nikam Biopic; Shoot begins in October 2025". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  14. ↑ Cyril, Grace (2025-08-26). "Wamiqa Gabbi Joins Rajkummar Rao In Ujjwal Nikam Biopic | Details Inside". News18. Archived from the original on 2025-09-18. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  15. ↑ "Rajkummar Rao wraps shooting for the biopic 'Nikam' co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi". The Telegraph (India). 2025-11-11. Archived from the original on 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  16. ↑ Mankad, Himesh (2025-07-22). "EXCLUSIVE: Rajkummar Rao begins Ujjwal Nikam Biopic with Avinash Arun from October 2025". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  17. ↑ "Rajkummar Rao completes shooting for Nikam". Cinema Express. 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  18. ↑ "Rajkummar Rao's 'Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story' Books August Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter India. 2026-06-09. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  19. ↑ Kaur, Loveleen (2026-07-23). "Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar postponed to avoid clash with Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2? Here's what we know". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  20. ↑ Yadav, Monica (2026-07-24). "Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar, based on prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, postponed amid crowded release calendar". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  21. ↑ Shekhar, Mimansa (2026-08-11). "Prahaar Vs Mirzapur The Movie: Rajkummar Rao To Reportedly Clash With Pankaj Tripathi At Box Office - Who Has Advantage?". Times Now. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  22. ↑ "Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar eyes September 4 release, set to clash with Mirzapur: The Movie: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 2026-08-10. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  23. ↑
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