2026 · Film
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam
Avinash Arun's courtroom drama in which Rajkummar Rao plays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who led the case against Ajmal Kasab after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Released Fri, 16 Oct, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 26 October 2026, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is showing in theatres in India.
In theatres
In theatres
Still listed with shows on District in Mumbai, Delhi NCR and other cities on 26 Oct 2026. No OTT partner announced.
Checked Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
The story
Mumbai public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has already spent years on the 1993 Bombay blasts trials when, in November 2008, gunmen attack the city and one of them, Ajmal Kasab, is captured alive. Nikam is appointed to lead the prosecution. He has to build a case that will stand up to the law and to the whole country watching, while the defence pushes back in court and the pressure of the work strains his life at home with his wife Jyoti and his family.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A good pick for adults and older teens who like courtroom dramas and films based on real Indian cases. It is rated U/A 16+ and runs about two hours and 20 minutes; it deals with terrorism and its victims, so it is not meant for young children.
Genres:DramaTrue storiesCrime
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is based on the career of the public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, focusing on the trial of Ajmal Kasab, the only gunman captured alive in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. Dinesh Vijan produced it under Maddock Films, Avinash Arun directed and shot it, and Sumit Roy wrote it. Aamir Khan was first linked to the role before Rajkummar Rao took it; Lalit Prabhakar plays Kasab. Filming began in October 2025.
The film was first dated 7 August 2026, then moved to avoid a clash with Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. On 13 August the makers set 16 October 2026, and it opened in Hindi in Indian cinemas that day. The CBFC passed it U/A 16+. Bollywood Hungama's trade figures put its India nett at roughly ₹20 crore after ten days (about ₹9 crore over the opening weekend). No streaming partner had been announced as of 26 October 2026.
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Courtroom drama, Biopic
- Runtime
- 141 min
- Certificate
- U/A 16+
- Director
- Avinash Arun
- Cast
- Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Ashish Vidyarthi
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam in India?
- As of 26 October 2026, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is showing in theatres in India.
- Is Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam in Hindi?
- Yes. Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is a Hindi-language film.
- When will Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam suitable for children?
- Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam has a CBFC U/A 16+ certificate, which means it is suitable for viewers aged 16 and above; younger children should watch with a parent.
- How long is Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam?
- Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam runs for 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).