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Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar Garners Rs 2.35 Cr in India on Debut
17 Oct
Summary
- The film earned Rs 3.52 crore globally on its opening day.
- It registered 4,133 shows nationwide with 13% occupancy.
- The ETimes review awarded the movie four out of five stars.
The courtroom drama 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story,' starring Rajkummar Rao, launched in theaters on October 16, 2026. The film achieved a worldwide gross collection of Rs 3.52 crore on its opening day. In India, it garnered Rs 2.35 crore, with a domestic gross of Rs 2.77 crore. Overseas markets contributed an additional Rs 75 lakhs to the total.
The movie registered 4,133 shows across India, with an overall occupancy rate of 13% on its debut. The Hindi 2D version saw varying attendance throughout the day, with night screenings showing the highest occupancy. The film follows public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, revisiting significant criminal cases, including the 1993 Bombay Blasts and 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks.
ETimes reviewed 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story,' awarding it four out of five stars. The review praised the film's sensitive handling of the 26/11 attacks and its focus on due process, justice, and humanity, noting its potential to be triggering for some viewers while commending its restraint and avoidance of sensationalism.
