The makers unveiled the film’s trailer at a grand launch at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Tuesday. Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is set to bring the story of veteran public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam to the big screen with his upcoming film, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also attended the event and praised the film, Rajkummar and the team behind it.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister began by expressing his gratitude to the makers, Maddock Films, for choosing a subject centred on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the legal battle that followed. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16. He added, “Main Prahaar ka bahut-bahut aabhari hoon… Aur Rajkummar Rao jaise accomplished actor, aur poori team itni accomplished hai. Toh main yeh keh sakta hoon ki yeh mere entertainment nahi, ismein ek sandesh hai (I am very, very grateful to Prahaar… And an accomplished actor like Rajkummar Rao, along with the entire team, is so accomplished. So I can say that this is not just entertainment for me; it also carries a message). He then gave the example of Chhaava, saying, “Like with Chhaava, Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s story and journey was brought to life, in the same way this film is giving a message. He also urged people to watch the film. The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles. It is directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films.
He also praised Rajkummar, who plays Ujjwal Nikam in the film, and said that Prahaar was not merely about entertainment but also carried a message.
