The courtroom drama Prahaar - The Ujjwal Nikam Story continues to demonstrate resilience at the box office as it enters its second week of theatrical release. According to the latest data, the film, which features Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, has reached a cumulative worldwide gross collection of Rs 27.93 crore as of Tuesday, October 27. The domestic net collection in India currently stands at Rs 21 crore, with the film maintaining a stable performance in the weekdays.
Released on October 16, 2026, the movie opened to a domestic collection of Rs 2.35 crore. The project saw a steady increase in audience interest during its first weekend, peaking on the first Sunday with earnings of Rs 3.65 crore. By the end of its first seven days, the film had accumulated Rs 17.15 crore. While the pace of collection has moderated in its second week, the film recorded consistent earnings on Monday and Tuesday, with both days bringing in Rs 45 lakhs each.
Overseas markets have contributed to the film's total reach, with international gross collections now standing at Rs 2.95 crore after a modest addition of Rs 5 lakhs on day 12. Industry data indicates that the film held 1,176 shows across India on Tuesday, achieving an average of Rs 3,827 per show. The total theatrical footfall for the film has now surpassed 967,000, underscoring continued interest from audiences across the country.
Occupancy rates on the twelfth day varied throughout the day, with evening and night screenings drawing the most viewers. While morning shows recorded an occupancy of 4.92%, night shows reached 26.69%. The overall occupancy for the Hindi 2D version was reported at 16.42% for the day. This steady performance follows a stronger opening stretch that saw higher show counts in its initial week.
Directed by Avinash Arun, the film offers a dramatized look at the professional career of Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. The narrative focuses on several high-profile legal battles handled by the prosecutor, including his involvement in the investigations following the 1993 Bombay bombings and the subsequent legal proceedings against Ajmal Kasab after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The courtroom setting serves as the backdrop for exploring the challenges and pressures associated with these landmark cases.
Alongside Rajkummar Rao, who portrays the central character of Ujjwal Nikam, the film features an ensemble cast including Wamiqa Gabbi as Jyoti Nikam, Jaideep Ahlawat as Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali, and Lalit Prabhakar, who takes on the role of Ajmal Kasab. Actor Sikandar Kher also appears in the production. As a biographical courtroom drama, the film seeks to highlight the complexities of the Indian judicial process in the context of major national security events.
Box office figures provided are compiled from industry sources and are considered estimates that may be subject to revisions as final studio reports are confirmed. The film remains in theatres, and while current data reflects a stable second-week performance, industry observers continue to monitor its long-term reach in both domestic and international markets.
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