Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar Postponed; Loses August Release Window

Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming biopic “Prahaar” has been pushed back from its original August 7 release, according to a trade source who spoke to Bollywood Hungama. The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, chronicles the career of special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and focuses on his role in the 26/11 terror‑attack trial involving Ajmal Kasab. Rao, who portrays Nikam, is joined on screen by Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher.

The decision to delay the film comes after the studio’s earlier release, “Eetha,” starring Shraddha Kapoor, was also postponed from August 28. Maddock Films had initially lined up three releases for August: “Prahaar” on the 7th, followed by “Batwara 1947” and “Awarapan 2” on August 14. However, the trade source explained that the makers felt the window would not be favorable, as the film would have opened a week after “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day” (July 30) and a week before the other two releases.

“Prahaar is a special film that requires a healthy window, as it has the potential to draw audiences in large numbers,” the source said. They added that with only two weeks left before the scheduled release and no promotional activity in sight, it became clear that the film would not hit theatres on August 7. Dinesh Vijan is known for launching his projects with robust promotion, so the lack of marketing build‑up was a red flag.

While the new release date has not yet been announced, the postponement leaves the future of “Prahaar” uncertain. The teaser, which was attached to “Cocktail 2,” received a strong response, hinting at the film’s hard‑hitting dialogue and intense portrayal of Nikam’s courtroom battles.

As the industry watches, fans of Rajkummar Rao and followers of Ujjwal Nikam’s legal legacy will be eager to know when the biopic will finally hit screens. The studio’s decision underscores the importance of timing in Bollywood’s crowded release calendar, especially when competing with high‑profile titles like “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day,” “Batwara 1947” and “Awarapan 2.”