Production banner Maddock Films on Thursday unveiled the first look of “Prahaar”, an upcoming biographical drama featuring Rajkummar Rao as the renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.Avinash Arun, the director of “Three of Us” and “Paatal Lok”, has helmed the project, which will release in theatres on August 7.”Why did it take so long to hang Kasab? Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam unfolds the truth in ‘PRAHAAR’. In cinemas 7th August, 2026,” Maddock Films posted on Instagram.Nikam, best known for leading the prosecutions in the 1993 Mumbai bombings and the 26/11 terror attacks.According to the recently released teaser, which is currently playing in theatres along with “Cocktail 2″, the story primarily revolves around Nikam’s prosecution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist captured after the 2008 attacks.”Prahaar” will also feature Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikander Kher and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles. The movie is produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films.Besides “Prahaar”, Rajkummar will also headline the biopic on cricket legend Sourav Ganguly. The movie, titled “Dada”, will be directed by filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane.


