Rajkummar Rao to Star in Maddock Films’ Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story, Slated for August 2026 Release
Producer Dinesh Vijan and powerhouse actor Rajkummar Rao are set to reunite for Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story, a hard-hitting legal drama inspired by high-profile real-life events that deeply impacted the nation. Backed by Maddock Films and directed by Avinash Arun, the highly anticipated project has officially locked its theatrical release date for August 7, 2026.
The film will feature Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, portraying a character inspired by the life and career of Ujjwal Nikam, one of India’s most prominent and celebrated public prosecutors. While exact plot details are being kept under wraps, the announcement describes the film as a gripping, intense drama based on the legal battles and high-stakes criminal cases that captured national attention and shaped public discourse.
To bring this story to life, Maddock Films has assembled an exceptional ensemble cast, with Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikander Kher, and Jaideep Ahlawat signed on for pivotal roles. This project marks yet another milestone in the highly successful, long-standing creative partnership between Rajkummar Rao and Maddock Films. The actor has emerged as one of the studio’s most frequent and reliable collaborators, seamlessly jumping across diverse genres ranging from social dramas to horror-comedies.
Their lucrative association famously launched with the blockbuster Stree and extended to films like Made in China, Roohi, and Hum Do Hamare Do. The partnership reached historic heights when Stree 2 shattered records to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. More recently, Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi shared the screen in Maddock’s fantasy romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, making the upcoming Prahaar an immediate follow-up collaboration for the two actors.
