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Rajkummar Rao's 'Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story' records weak box‑office on day 21
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:34 AM
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The film ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ starring Rajkummar Rao posted a disappointing collection on its 21st day, indicating a slowdown in audience turnout.
The biographical drama ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’, headlined by Rajkummar Rao, completed its third week in Indian theatres with a modest box‑office performance. According to trade reports, the film’s earnings on day 21 fell short of expectations, signalling a slowdown after an initially steady start.
Industry analysts attribute the dip to a crowded release calendar and limited promotional activities in recent weeks. Competing releases in the same genre have drawn larger audiences, further squeezing the film’s revenue stream.
Despite critical appreciation for Rao’s portrayal of the famed prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the movie has struggled to convert that praise into sustained ticket sales. Distributors are now reassessing screen allocations for the remaining run, with some theatres opting to replace the title with newer offerings.
The film’s producers have not released an official statement on the numbers, but trade sources suggest that the total domestic gross remains well below the break‑even point projected at the start of its run.
Industry analysts attribute the dip to a crowded release calendar and limited promotional activities in recent weeks. Competing releases in the same genre have drawn larger audiences, further squeezing the film’s revenue stream.
Despite critical appreciation for Rao’s portrayal of the famed prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the movie has struggled to convert that praise into sustained ticket sales. Distributors are now reassessing screen allocations for the remaining run, with some theatres opting to replace the title with newer offerings.
The film’s producers have not released an official statement on the numbers, but trade sources suggest that the total domestic gross remains well below the break‑even point projected at the start of its run.