Rajkummar Rao's 'Prahaar' Shatters 'Shahid' Box Office Record

Rajkummar Rao's latest courtroom drama, 'Prahaar,' released on October 16, 2026, has made a notable impact at the box office. The film garnered 2.5 crore on its opening day, a figure that dramatically surpasses the total three-day opening weekend collection of 'Shahid,' Rao's first courtroom drama which earned 2.05 crore. 'Shahid' itself had opened to a modest 45 lakh on October 18, 2013, exactly 13 years before 'Prahaar's' release.

'Prahaar' was screened across 4,133 shows nationwide on its opening day, maintaining a 13% occupancy rate. The film has been met with positive word-of-mouth, particularly in urban centers, where audiences have praised Rao's intense performance and the gripping narrative. Despite a solid opening, 'Prahaar' did not make it into the top 10 opening films of Rajkummar Rao's career. The film is expected to have a steady theatrical run, supported by favorable weekend trends.