Prahaar will release in Indian cinemas on Friday, August 7, 2026. Rajkummar Rao steps into the courtroom as public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in a legal drama built around cases that tested the country’s justice system.
Prahaar quick facts
- Theatrical release
- August 7, 2026
- Lead actor
- Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam
- Director
- Avinash Arun
- OTT date
- Not announced
What is Prahaar about?
Prahaar is centred on Ujjwal Nikam, the public prosecutor associated with some of India’s most closely followed criminal trials. The teaser places Rao’s Nikam inside the pressure of the courtroom and directly invokes questions around the case of Ajmal Kasab.
The title, which can mean a strike or blow, fits a story about the force of an argument delivered when public attention is at its highest. The early footage promises a serious courtroom drama rather than a broad action spectacle.
Who is in the Prahaar cast?
Rajkummar Rao leads the film as Ujjwal Nikam. The announced cast also includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Ritvik Sahore, Ashish Vidyarthi, Lalit Prabhakar and Tarun Sharma. See our Prahaar cast guide for confirmed character names and the roles that have not yet been disclosed.
Who directed Prahaar?
Avinash Arun directs Prahaar. The credited writing team includes Sumit Roy, Dushyant Arora and Vishal Tiwari, while Aamir Khan and Dinesh Vijan are credited among the producers.
Is Prahaar based on a real person?
Yes. Rao portrays Ujjwal Nikam, a real public prosecutor. The campaign names Nikam and presents the film through his legal work, but viewers should expect a dramatised screen treatment rather than a documentary record.
When will Prahaar come to OTT?
No streaming platform or OTT release date has been announced. For now, August 7, 2026 is the confirmed India theatrical date. This page will be updated if the digital release plan becomes official.
Prahaar FAQ
When is Prahaar releasing in cinemas?
Prahaar is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on August 7, 2026.
Who plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar?
Rajkummar Rao plays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
Who directed Prahaar?
Avinash Arun directed Prahaar.
Has the Prahaar OTT release date been announced?
No. Prahaar does not yet have a confirmed OTT platform or streaming release date.