Rajkummar Rao is stepping into another intense real life inspired drama, and Maddock Films is giving it a prime theatrical window. Dinesh Vijan has reunited with the actor for Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story, a gripping courtroom drama inspired by events that shook the nation.
Maddock Films Confirms 7 August 2026 Release
The latest update is now official, Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story will arrive in cinemas on 7 August 2026. The film brings Rajkummar Rao back to the Maddock Films universe in a decidedly more serious space after their hugely successful association on the horror comedy front.
Directed by Avinash Arun, the film stars Rao alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikander Kher and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the project is being positioned as a hard hitting drama built around courtroom tension, public memory and the pursuit of justice under extraordinary pressure.
What Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story Brings To Screen
Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story is inspired by the work and legacy of noted public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, whose career has been closely associated with some of India’s most high profile criminal trials. The film is expected to focus on the legal battles and emotional stakes behind cases that became part of the country’s collective consciousness.
Avinash Arun’s involvement gives the project a grounded creative edge. Known for sensitive, atmospheric storytelling, he is now working with a cast built for performance driven drama. With Rao, Gabbi, Kher and Ahlawat in the same frame, the film has the makings of a tense ensemble piece rather than a star vehicle alone.
For Maddock Films, the announcement adds another strong title to its 2026 calendar. The studio has steadily balanced franchise entertainers with actor led stories, and Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story signals a move into topical, courtroom rooted drama with a national backdrop.
Rajkummar Rao’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Rajkummar Rao has had a busy run across theatrical and streaming projects in the last few years. In 2024, he headlined Srikanth, appeared opposite Janhvi Kapoor in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, returned as Vicky in Maddock’s blockbuster Stree 2, and starred in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. His recent slate continued in 2025 with Bhool Chuk Maaf and Maalik.
As of 9 June 2026, Rao’s immediate upcoming work includes the Netflix comedy Toaster, dated for 15 June 2026, where he is also credited as producer. On the theatrical front, he has Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story locked for 7 August 2026, followed by Raftaar, a 2026 drama thriller co starring Keerthy Suresh, Tanya Maniktala and Rajat Kapoor.
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