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Rajkummar Rao Praises Prahaar Co-Star Jaideep Ahlawat and Reveals Their Shared Past
- •Rajkummar Rao has praised his Prahaar: The Untold Story co-star Jaideep Ahlawat, calling him a phenomenal actor and revealing they were former classmates.
- •The film is directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, who was a junior to both actors during their institute days, creating a strong behind-the-scenes bond.
- •Inspired by public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the movie depicts events from the legal battle following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
- •Produced by Maddock Films, Prahaar: The Untold Story features an ensemble cast including Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikandar Kher, Tarun Sharma, and Lalit Prabhakar.
- •The biographical drama is scheduled to hit cinemas on October 16, 2026.
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Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 16, 2026, after previously being slated for August. Produced by Maddock Films and directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, the biographical drama depicts the events of a consequential legal case following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Tarun Sharma, and Lalit Prabhakar. Rajkummar Rao revealed that he and co-star Jaideep Ahlawat were former classmates, while director Avinash Arun was their junior during their institute days.
Prahaar is inspired by the career of renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who is best known for leading landmark legal prosecutions such as the trial of Ajmal Kasab after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
