Overview
- Maddock Films announced on Thursday that Prahaar — The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam will open in cinemas on October 16, 2026.
- The film was originally planned for August 7 and was briefly considered for a September 4 date before producers opted to push it to October to avoid a crowded August box office.
- Prahaar is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, directed by Avinash Arun (Dhaware), and stars Rajkummar Rao with Wamiqa Gabbi plus Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in supporting roles.
- The biographical courtroom drama dramatizes Ujjwal Nikam’s role in major prosecutions, with reports saying it revisits cases including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and earlier high‑profile blasts and train‑attack trials.
- Producers say the October festival window should boost theatrical footfall and allow more promotion, though the new date may place Prahaar against big South Indian releases during the same period.