Rajkummar Rao is coming back with a very different kind of role in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. The upcoming film takes viewers back to one of the most closely followed criminal cases in India - the trial of Ajmal Kasab after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Instead of showing the attacks alone, the film looks at what happened after them, especially the courtroom battle and the work of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.

What is Prahaar about?

The story is centred around the legal proceedings the followed the 26/11 attacks. Ajmal Kasab was the only attacker captured alive, and his trial became one of the most important criminal cases in country. Ujjwal Nikam led the prosecution in the case. Prahaar brings this courtroom battle to the big screen and shows the pressure involved in handling the case that was being watch really closely across the country. The recent trailer gives a glimpse of the courtroom proceedings and shows Nikam questioning the claims made by Kasab during the trial. It also shows that the film is not only about legal arguments but also about the personal pressure that came with such a high-profile case.

Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam

Rajkummar Rao is playing a real-life person once again .This time, he takes on the role of Ujjwal Nikam ,known for handling several major criminal cases. In the trailer, Rao appears in the lawyer's black coat and uses Marathi while portraying Nikam.His appearance, body language and courtroom scenes have already become a talking point around the film. For Rao, the role is also a return to the courtroom space after his much- loved performance in Shahid.However , Prahaar is based on a real case and comes with a very different emotional and historical background.

What Does the Trailer Show?

The trailer focuses heavily on the Kasab trial. One of the key moments shows Kasab making claims about his identity and why he came to Mumbai, while Nikam challenges his version in court. The film also gives space to Nikam's life outside the courtroom.Wamiqa Gabbi plays Jyoti Nikam,his wife and the trailer hints at how his professional responsibilities affected his personal life. Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher are also seen in important roles. This makes the film more than just a courtroom story. It appears to look at the person behind the lawyer as well.

Who Is Ujjwal Nikam?

Ujjwal Nikam is a well-known public prosecutor who has been involved in several major cases. His work included the prosecution related to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. His role in the Kasab trial made him widely recognised across the country. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2016 for his contribution to public service. Prahaar focuses on this part of his career and brings one of his most important legal battles to the screen.

 Why Prahaar Is Different?

 Films based on the 26/11 attacks have often focused on the attack itself and the people who were caught in it. Prahaar takes a different route by putting the courtroom proceedings at the centre. It tells the story from the side of the legal battle β€” what happened when the captured attacker was brought before the court and how the prosecution built its case With Rajkummar Rao playing Ujjwal Nikam, the movie combines a real-life story with courtroom drama. The trailer suggests that the film will move between the legal proceedings and Nikam's personal life, giving viewers a closer look at the pressure behind one of the country's most closely watched trials. With its *October 16, 2026* theatrical release, Prahaar is set to bring this chapter of the 26/11 case back into the spotlight through the story of the lawyer who handled the prosecution.

Prahaar Release Date

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16, 2026.The film is directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films. The trailer was released on September 29, 2026, ahead of the theatrical release.