Rajkummar Rao to play Ujjwal Nikam in 26/11 courtroom drama

Ujjwal Nikam agreed to biographical film Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story on the condition that no character, including himself, be glorified. Directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Maddock Films, the film stars Rajkummar Rao as the prosecutor in Ajmal Kasab's trial. It releases in theatres on October 16, 2026.