Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Ujjwal Nikam Sets Conditions for Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar
Prahaar is a film about lawyer Ujjwal Nikam and his work prosecuting Ajmal Kasab.
Nikam said he agreed to the film on certain conditions.
He wanted it to use the real names of people involved in the case.
He also said nobody, including himself, should be made to look like a hero.
The filmmakers obtained permission from people involved, including the trial judge, according to Nikam.
Actor Rajkummar Rao plays Nikam in the film.
Nikam praised Rao for capturing his strong courtroom style.
Rao said he prepared by watching videos of Nikam's arguments because they had not met before filming began.
The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 16.
Ujjwal Nikam said he required the film to avoid glorifying any character, including himself.
He asked the filmmakers to use the real names of people involved in the legal proceedings.
Nikam said the makers obtained no-objection certificates from concerned people, including trial judge Madan Laxmandas Tahaliyani.
He praised Rajkummar Rao's portrayal of his forceful courtroom manner; Rao prepared by watching videos of Nikam's arguments.
Prahaar, directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 16.
- Who
- Ujjwal Nikam, actor Rajkummar Rao, and the makers of Prahaar.
- What
- Nikam described his conditions for the film and praised Rao's portrayal of him.
- When
- The film is scheduled to release on October 16; the year is not stated.
- Where
- The film is scheduled for release in theatres; the location is not specified.
- Why
- Nikam wanted the film to present the legal proceedings without glorifying anyone and to use real names.
- Film
- Prahaar – The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam
- Subject
- Nikam's role in the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab
- Nikam's conditions
- No glorification of any character and use of real names
- Lead actor
- Rajkummar Rao portrays Ujjwal Nikam
- Director
- Avinash Arun
- Producer
- Dinesh Vijan, under Maddock Films
- Release
- Scheduled for October 16; year not stated