Producer Dinesh Vijan has officially announced the release date of the much-awaited biographical drama Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story. Starring Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, the film is set to arrive
in theatres on August 7, 2026. The announcement has generated excitement among fans, especially as it marks yet another collaboration between Dinesh Vijan and Rajkummar Rao.
Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh announced the film and wrote, “DINESH VIJAN – RAJKUMMAR RAO TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN: ‘PRAHAAR – THE UJJWAL NIKAM STORY’ RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED… Producer Dinesh Vijan has announced the release date of the much-awaited #Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story: 7 Aug 2026. Inspired by events that shook the nation, the film promises a gripping and hard-hitting narrative. Directed by Avinash Arun, the film stars #RajkummarRao, #WamiqaGabbi, #SikanderKher, and #JaideepAhlawat in pivotal roles.”
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#Xclusiv… DINESH VIJAN – RAJKUMMAR RAO TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN: ‘PRAHAAR – THE UJJWAL NIKAM STORY’ RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED… Producer Dinesh Vijan has announced the release date of the much-awaited #Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story: 7 Aug 2026.
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— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 9, 2026
On February 16, Rajkummar Rao took to his Instagram, explaining that he had to undergo a transformation for the upcoming biopic on Ujjwal Nikam. He said he doesn’t believe in using prosthetics and prefers to achieve the look entirely through his own hard work. “My being is through my Art. Just finished shooting for my next Biopic #NIKAM and yes, it has demanded me to change physically which I love doing. I’m not a believer in prosthetics as long as I can achieve the look through my hard work which I’ve achieved in Nikam, be it gaining weight or looking old (to play a certain age) or to make my hair thin which my hair stylist was very much against but everyone told me to not go half bald for BOSE also and to gain that much weight or to Not stop eating and lose so much weight for TRAPPED or to not behave like a visually impaired person even when cameras weren’t rolling during SRIKANTH.”
He further added, “For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and a lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani and to not use anything glam to look like the part. Hopefully, when you will see the film which will be releasing soon you will be able to see all that hard work in the film.”
Ujjwal Nikam is one of India’s most celebrated lawyers. Known for handling some of the country’s most complex and high-stakes criminal cases, Nikam’s story promises to be a compelling blend of drama and real-life courtroom intensity. The film is directed by Avinash Arun.
