Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story has made a modest start at the box office, collecting an estimated ₹2.35 crore net in India on its opening day. Released on October 16, 2026, the Avinash Arun directorial earned approximately ₹3.52 crore worldwide, facing competition from Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Navelli and other theatrical releases.
Based on the life of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the film features Rao in the lead role, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Lalit Prabhakar and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Prahaar Day 1 Box Office Collection Breakdown
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film recorded the following estimated earnings:
| Box Office Collection | Day 1 |
|---|---|
| India net | ₹2.35 crore |
| India gross | ₹2.77 crore |
| Overseas gross | ₹0.75 crore |
| Worldwide gross | ₹3.52 crore |
The film reportedly attracted approximately 1.03 lakh moviegoers across 4,133 shows, with Sacnilk’s summary recording 13% occupancy.
Despite its wide release, the opening indicates limited audience turnout.
Prahaar Trails Nayyi Navelli at the Box Office
Interestingly, Prahaar opened below Yami Gautam’s supernatural comedy Nayyi Navelli, which collected ₹3.25 crore net in India on the same day.
The difference stands at ₹90 lakh, placing Rao’s biographical drama approximately 28% behind its competitor.
However, Prahaar relies on a different attraction: its portrayal of landmark Indian criminal trials, including the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab following the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Early audience reactions have praised Rao’s performance and courtroom sequences, although some viewers have criticised the pacing.
Can Prahaar Recover Over the Weekend?
Saturday and Sunday will be crucial for the film’s commercial prospects. A substantial improvement in occupancy could help Prahaar build momentum through audience recommendations.
With its opening-day collection remaining modest, the film needs stronger weekend business to establish a sustainable theatrical run.
