Rajkummar Rao leads the Prahaar cast as public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. The film surrounds him with Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and a wider ensemble, but several character names remain under wraps.
Cast at a glance
| Actor | Character | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rajkummar Rao | Ujjwal Nikam | Confirmed role |
| Wamiqa Gabbi | Character name not announced | Confirmed cast |
| Jaideep Ahlawat | Character name not announced | Confirmed cast |
| Tarun Sharma | Abu Ismail | Confirmed role |
| Lalit Prabhakar | Ajmal Kasab | Confirmed role |
| Ritvik Sahore | Character name not announced | Confirmed cast |
| Ashish Vidyarthi | Character name not announced | Confirmed cast |
| Sikandar Kher | Character name not announced | Confirmed cast |
Prahaar is scheduled for an August 7, 2026 theatrical release. The official campaign confirms the lead performance and principal names, while the available credits provide only a few actor-to-character mappings.
Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam
Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam, the public prosecutor at the centre of the film. The teaser shows him arguing in court and makes Nikam’s legal voice the story’s main dramatic engine.
Wamiqa Gabbi
Wamiqa Gabbi is part of the principal cast. Her character name has not been announced, so any more specific description would be premature.
Jaideep Ahlawat
Jaideep Ahlawat appears in the film, but his role is still undisclosed. The billing confirms his participation without identifying the character he plays.
Tarun Sharma as Abu Ismail
Tarun Sharma is credited as Abu Ismail. This is one of the supporting actor-to-character pairings currently listed for the film.
Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab
Lalit Prabhakar is credited as Ajmal Kasab. The teaser’s direct reference to the Kasab case places this role within the legal conflict surrounding Nikam.
Ritvik Sahore, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sikandar Kher
Ritvik Sahore, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sikandar Kher are also in the cast. Their character names have not been announced, so the film’s exact courtroom and investigative relationships remain to be revealed.
Who directed the Prahaar cast?
Avinash Arun directs the ensemble. Sumit Roy is credited for the story, screenplay and dialogue, with additional writing credits for Dushyant Arora and Vishal Tiwari.
Prahaar cast FAQ
Who plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar?
Rajkummar Rao plays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar.
Who plays Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar?
Lalit Prabhakar is credited as Ajmal Kasab.
Who plays Abu Ismail in Prahaar?
Tarun Sharma is credited as Abu Ismail.
What roles do Wamiqa Gabbi and Jaideep Ahlawat play?
Their character names have not been announced. Both Wamiqa Gabbi and Jaideep Ahlawat are confirmed members of the Prahaar cast.