Prahaar box office collection Day 1: Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story recorded a modest opening at the box office, collecting ₹3.52 crore worldwide on Friday, October 16, 2026. The film earned ₹2.35 crore in India net collections, according to figures cited from Sacnilk, and will look to gain momentum over the weekend.
The film recorded an India gross collection of ₹2.77 crore, while overseas markets contributed ₹75 lakh, taking its reported worldwide gross to ₹3.52 crore.
Across India, Prahaar registered 4,133 shows with an overall occupancy rate of 13 per cent. The Hindi 2D version recorded 15.35 per cent occupancy, with night shows performing best.
Night Shows Record the Highest Occupancy
The film’s night screenings recorded 25.85 per cent occupancy, followed by evening shows at 15 per cent. Afternoon screenings registered 11.15 per cent occupancy, while morning shows recorded 5.69 per cent.
The opening figures indicate that the film will need stronger audience turnout over the next few days to improve its box-office performance. Weekend growth and sustained weekday collections will be important in determining its overall theatrical trajectory.
What Is Prahaar About?
Starring Rajkummar Rao, Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story follows public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and revisits major criminal cases in Indian history, including the 1993 Bombay blasts and the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The courtroom drama explores the legal battles and prosecution efforts associated with these cases, bringing the pursuit of justice to the big screen.
The cast also includes Wamiqa Gabbi as Jyoti Nikam, Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab, and Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles.
Film Faces a Crucial Weekend
The film’s opening-day performance sets up an important weekend at the box office. A substantial increase in collections could improve its prospects, while maintaining audience interest during the following weekdays will be equally important.
The film has also received criticism for its storytelling. A review highlighted that the narrative places considerable emphasis on Nikam’s character while not fully conveying the emotional impact of the 26/11 attacks.
With its subject matter rooted in significant events in India’s history, Prahaar will now depend on audience response and word of mouth to build momentum in theatres.
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