Prahaar: Rajkummar Rao Receives Praise From Ujjwal Nikam; Says ‘He Has Delivered Remarkable Performance’

Prahaar,

featuring Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, is releasing in theatres on August 7, 2026. The film is a biopic of Indian public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who played a big role in legal battles surrounding the 1993 Bombay Blasts and 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The teaser of the Avinash Arun-directed film is already out on the internet, and it has been getting mixed to positive reactions from the netizens. Ujjwal Nikam has also shared his view on the Prahaar teaser and given thumbs up to his biopic. Nikam also heaped praise on Rajkummar Rao’s performance.

Ujjwal Nikam praises Rajkummar Rao’s performance in Prahaar

Ujjwal Nikam is very much impressed by Rajkummar Rao’s performance in his biopic titled Prahaar. In an interview with PTI, the advocate said that Rajkummar Rao has delivered a remarkable performance in Prahaar. He also called Avinash Arun’s direction ‘deeply impressive’. While explaining what people will get to see in Prahaar, Nikam said, “Prahaar authentically portrays not only my journey as a public prosecutor but also my life as a husband and a father.”

Apart from that, Ujjwal Nikam also said that Prahaar has been given a chance to show his emotions that he had never publicly expressed. The advocate explained that the film will focus on the story that he himself struggled to put into words.

What is Prahaar teaser about?

The Prahaar teaser offers a glimpse into one of the most defining chapters of Ujjwal Nikam’s career and life. It is centred on the 26.11 Mumbai terror attacks and the trial of Ajmal Kasab. The teaser also shows intense courtroom proceedings and some visuals from the 26/11 attacks. Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikandar Kher and Jaideep Ahlawat. Directed by Avinash Arun, the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films.

What is Rajkummar Rao’s next film after Prahaar?

After Prahaar, Rajkummar Rao will be seen in Dada, which is a biopic of former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly. The actor has already started shooting for the same in Kolkata. The film is being helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Rajkummar Rao was last seen in Toaster, which was released on Netflix on April 15, 2026. The film also starred Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh, Farah Khan, Abhishek Banerjee, Upendra Limaye, Jitendra Joshi and others in key roles. It was produced by Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao under their banner KAMPA Films.