'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story' day 1: Rajkummar Rao's film earns Rs 3.52 cr worldwide

Rajkummar Rao's courtroom drama 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story' began its theatrical run on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a worldwide gross collection of Rs 3.52 cr. According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 2.35 cr in India on its opening day.

It registered 4,133 shows nationwide, with an overall occupancy rate of 13%.

'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story' day 1 box office collection breakdown

The film recorded an India net collection of Rs 2.35 cr on its first day in theatres. Its domestic earnings included Rs 2.77 cr in gross collections, while international markets contributed Rs 75 lakhs. The movie registered 4,133 shows on Friday, with an overall occupancy rate of 13%.

Hindi 2D occupancy on opening day

The Hindi 2D version recorded an overall occupancy of 15.35% on Friday.

Morning screenings registered 5.69%, while afternoon shows reached 11.15%. Evening occupancy stood at 15%, followed by a rise to 25.85% during night shows. The night screenings recorded the highest occupancy among the four time slots. These figures show how audience attendance varied throughout the film's opening day.'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story' recorded 102,547 footfalls on day 1. Its cumulative footfall count also stands at 102,547, covering the movie's first day in theaters.

The film's opening-day India net collection reached Rs 2.35 cr, with the domestic gross at Rs 2.77 cr. Overseas earnings of Rs 75 lakhs brought its worldwide gross to Rs 3.52 cr. The coming days will determine how the film performs at the box office after its initial release.

Story of 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story'

The film follows public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and revisits significant criminal cases in India's history. Its narrative explores legal battles connected to the 1993 Bombay Blasts and the 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks.

Through these events, the movie examines the prosecution's role in pursuing justice after major attacks. It also brings attention to the legal proceedings surrounding incidents that left a lasting impact on the country.

ETimes review of 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story'

ETimes awarded the movie four out of five stars. The review praised its sensitive treatment of the 26/11 attacks and its emphasis on due process, justice, and humanity. It also noted that revisiting the tragedy could be triggering for some viewers.

However, the film was commended for avoiding sensationalism and treating the events with restraint.The review read, "'Justice delayed is justice denied, but justice hurried is justice buried.' Revisiting 26/11 inevitably reopens old wounds, and the film can be triggering in parts. Yet, handled with considerable sensitivity, Prahaar neither sensationalises the tragedy nor reduces it to a spectacle. Instead, it offers a thoughtful account of a landmark legal battle that reaffirms the importance of due process, justice and humanity, irrespective of borders or religion.

It is a powerful reminder that justice must prevail even when emotions run high and the wounds of tragedy refuse to heal."

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