Amid the tough competition, Rajkummar Rao starrer Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story opened at a lukewarm note. The film, which evokes the horror of the 26/11 attack in Mumbai, collected 2.35 crore net, holding well against competitors like Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, Hanuman Ansh and Nayyi Navelli.
The film, based on true events, earned decent figures across 4,133 shows at 13 percent occupancy, with first-day footfalls at 102,547. The India gross collection stands at 2.77 crore.
In the international market, the film collected 0.75 crore i.e 75 lakh) gross, marking a still decent start and pushing the worldwide gross to 3.52 crore.
While the film received positive reviews, the number of films at the box office affected its performance. However, hopes are higher for the weekend now.
About The Film
Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story is a courtroom drama based on the life of the veteran public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and the trial that led to the hanging of terrorist Ajmal Kasab, who was caught in the horrific Mumbai terror attack.
Avinash Arun directs the film, which also stars Wamika Gabbi, Lalit Prabhakar, Ashish Vidhyarthi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and others in key roles. Dinesh Vijan produces the intense courtroom drama under Maddock Films. The film was released on October 16, 2026.
