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Prahaar Sets October 16 Release Date

Makers say the change gives the team more time to build awareness in the Dussehra theatrical window while exposing the film to stiff box-office competition.

Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar Finally Gets New Release Date, Ujjwal Nikam Biopic To Hit Theatres On October 16
Rajkummar Rao plays prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar.
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Overview

  • Maddock Films announced on Thursday that Prahaar — The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam will open in cinemas on October 16, 2026.
  • The Avinash Arun–directed biopic stars Rajkummar Rao as public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and features Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in key roles.
  • The producers moved the release from August 7 because that month was becoming crowded and the October shift is intended to allow more time for promotion and to reach festival audiences.
  • The new date puts Prahaar in direct competition with major regional releases such as Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and could overlap with Rajkummar Rao’s other reported release, Raftaar, creating box-office risk.
  • The film focuses on Nikam’s role in landmark prosecutions including the 26/11 trial and has drawn attention for Rao’s physical transformation, which Nikam praised as authentic.