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Rajkummar Rao-Starrer Prahaar Gets New Release Date
The courtroom drama on veteran prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam now opens in October after the makers pushed it back from an August release.
- On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the makers of Prahaar announced the biographical film has been postponed from August 7 to October 16, 2026. The drama follows special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
- Directed by Avinash Arun, the film focuses on Nikam's pivotal role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks investigation while examining his legal battles from the 1993 Bombay bombings. The project explores both courtroom and personal dimensions.
- Rajkummar gained 10 kgs for the role, marking his eighth collaboration with producer Dinesh Vijan. The ensemble cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles.
- The October 16, 2026 release date positions the courtroom drama for a crowded Dussehra weekend. It faces competition from Raftaar, Toxic, Jailer, and Om.
- Real-Life subject Ujjwal Nikam praised the actor's performance, saying "Rajkummar Rao has delivered a remarkable performance." The film explores personal aspects, showing the side "no headline ever carried.
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Maddock Films has officially rescheduled the theatrical release of Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam to October 16, 2026, vacating its crowded August slot for a Dussehra holiday debut. Starring Rajkummar Rao as the renowned special public prosecutor, the biographical drama will now face a high-stakes box office clash with 'Jailer 2'. 🎥 ‘Prahaar’ Release Date: Rajkummar Rao’s Ujjwal Nikam Biopic To Arrive in Theatres on October 16, Set T…
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