The trailer for Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story just dropped, and it’s electric. We’re not getting a slow-burn biopic here. We’re getting a legal war. The footage opens with Nikam—played by a razor-sharp Rajkummar Rao—interrogating a young victim. It’s quiet. Almost boring. Then the gears turn. The courtroom transforms into a battlefield where every word is a weapon. And Rao? He doesn’t just act the part. He becomes the relentless, unyielding Special Public Prosecutor who refused to let the Kasab case slide.
The stakes couldn't be higher. This is the trial that held a nation’s breath. In the clip, Ajmal Kasab takes the stand and delivers a line that stops you cold. He claims he was just a tourist in Mumbai. Not a jihadi. Not a killer. Just a guy who got caught in the crossfire. He alleges torture. He denies everything. It’s a classic, desperate defense, and watching Nikam dismantle it is the highlight of the reel. The tension is palpable. You can feel the sweat in the room.
Behind the legal maneuvering, the film doesn't shy away from the human cost. Wamiqa Gabbi is seen as Jyoti Nikam, and there’s a beat in the trailer that shows the weight this case placed on the prosecutor’s personal life. It’s not just about winning in court; it’s about the toll of carrying such a massive burden. Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher round out the cast, representing the opposing forces and the political fallout that often complicates these high-profile trials. The visuals are stark, the dialogue is heavy, and the pacing is tight.
Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar feels like a necessary entry in the genre of Indian courtroom dramas. It’s not trying to be flashy. It’s trying to be true. Rao’s Marathi delivery and physical transformation pitch the performance right into the character’s psyche. He looks tired. He looks angry. He looks like a man who knows what’s at stake. With the release slated for October 16, this looks like a film that will force you to sit up and pay attention. No filler. Just the law, the lie, and the man who fought to expose it.