Rajkummar Rao Stars as Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar Trailer
Rajkummar Rao stars as special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in the trailer for Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, directed by Avinash Arun and focusing on the 26/11 Kasab trial.
The official trailer for Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam has dropped, featuring Rajkummar Rao as the special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. Directed by Avinash Arun, the movie centers on the intense courtroom battle of Ajmal Kasab’s trial in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. It is set to hit theaters on October 16.
Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam
Stepping into the shoes of Ujjwal Nikam—the attorney who represented the state throughout the Kasab trial—Rajkummar Rao leads the cast. The preview showcases his courtroom arguments, witness examinations, and relentless pursuit to construct a solid prosecution case. Rao’s physical transformation, body language, and delivery of Marathi dialogue are key elements of his performance as the seasoned prosecutor.
The 26/11 Kasab Trial
At the heart of the movie is the legal battle against Ajmal Kasab, the lone gunman captured alive following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rather than focusing primarily on the attacks themselves, Prahaar turns its lens toward the judicial proceedings and Nikam’s instrumental part in managing the high-profile prosecution.
Kasab’s Courtroom Claim
One of the most striking sequences in the trailer captures Kasab taking the witness stand to insist he was merely a tourist rather than a terrorist. It also highlights the defense bringing up his assertion that he was only 17 years old. Nikam meets these claims head-on as the prosecution fights to prove Kasab’s direct involvement in the atrocities.
Wamiqa Gabbi and Supporting Cast
Wamiqa Gabbi takes on the role of Jyoti Nikam, highlighting the personal side of Ujjwal Nikam’s life. Meanwhile, Sikandar Kher plays opposing counsel, and Jaideep Ahlawat, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Nassar round out the prominent cast. Together, this ensemble weaves courtroom drama, diplomatic pressure, and personal stakes into the narrative.
Avinash Arun Directs
Helmed by director Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the trailer alternates between flashbacks of the 26/11 attacks, courtroom hearings, and glimpses into Nikam’s private life. Grounded in the prosecutor’s point of view, the film anchors its story around legal arguments rather than standard action sequences.
Release Date
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is slated for a nationwide theatrical premiere on October 16, 2026. The preview establishes a dramatic, courtroom-heavy plot centered on the Kasab trial, intense public scrutiny, and the legal fallout of the 26/11 attacks, anchored by Rajkummar Rao in the title role.
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