Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming film Prahaar has received a new release date. The film, in which the actor plays renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, will now be released in cinemas on 16 Oct 2026. The announcement has revealed another important update about the project, which brings together a strong cast and a story centred on the legal system.
The makers announced the new date with the line, “When justice needed a voice, one man became its Prahaar…” The statement introduces Rajkummar Rao’s character and gives an indication of the serious nature of the film. Rao will portray Ujjwal Nikam, a well known lawyer who has been associated with several high profile criminal cases during his career.
Prahaar is directed by Avinash Arun, who has previously worked on films and series across different genres. The project is produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. The production house has been working on a wide range of Hindi films, including stories based on real life personalities and social subjects.
Along with Rajkummar Rao, Prahaar features Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikander Kher and Tarun Sharma in important roles. The makers have not yet revealed complete details about the characters played by the supporting cast.
The film’s focus on Ujjwal Nikam is expected to bring the courtroom and criminal justice system into the centre of the story. However, details about the cases or specific incidents that will be shown in the film have not been fully revealed yet.
The new release date places Prahaar in the October 2026 theatrical calendar. With Rajkummar Rao taking on the role of a real life legal figure, the film will be closely watched for his performance and for the way the makers present Nikam’s professional journey on screen.
Prahaar is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 16 Oct 2026. More information about the film’s story, trailer and other characters is expected to be announced as the release date approaches.