Ujjwal Nikam Shares Strict Conditions Given to Makers of Upcoming Biopic Prahaar

Actor Rajkummar Rao stars in the upcoming biographical courtroom drama Prahaar - The Ujjwal Nikam Story, which focuses on the lawyer's career and his role in prosecuting Ajmal Kasab during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Ujjwal Nikam revealed that he agreed to the film only after setting strict rules for the makers.

Terms Set By Nikam

Nikam stated that his primary condition was to avoid any glorification of any character, including himself. He also insisted that the makers use the real names of everyone involved in the legal proceedings and secure no-objection certificates from the concerned people. This included the trial court judge, Mr. Madan Laxmandas Tahaliyani, who sentenced Kasab to death on May 6, 2010.

Actor Preparation

Nikam praised Rajkummar Rao for his dedication to the role, noting that the actor brought immense energy and force to his courtroom submissions despite being a soft and silent person in real life. Rajkummar revealed that he did not meet Nikam before filming due to the lawyer's busy schedule, relying instead on videos of Nikam's actual courtroom arguments to prepare.

Cast And Crew

Directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the movie also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, and Ashish Vidyarthi in key roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16, 2026. Rajkummar's upcoming projects also include Raftaar, the Sourav Ganguly biopic titled Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, and the third installment of the Stree franchise.

Context

Biographical films about real-life legal figures and high-profile criminal cases draw significant public interest in Indian cinema. Such projects often involve close coordination with real individuals to ensure factual accuracy in courtroom portrayals.