Prahaar OTT release and platform details: When and where to watch Rajkummar Rao's legal drama online after its theatrical run

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi was released in theaters on October 16, 2026. Avinash Arun directed Hindi legal drama revolves around public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and the struggles he went through while prosecuting some of the most high-profile criminal cases in India. The movie is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films and has got mixed response from critics and audience. Now we have an update on the digital release.

Prahaar OTT release details

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is expected to stream on Netflix after its theatrical run. The streaming platform's logo reportedly appears in the film's opening slate, pointing to Netflix as its digital destination, according to GQ India report. However, neither the makers nor the platform has officially confirmed the film's OTT release date.




Films often make their digital debut around six to eight weeks after their theatrical release, although the window can vary. Based on this estimate, Prahaar could arrive on Netflix between November 27 and December 11, 2026. These dates are only a projection. The makers are yet to confirm it.

The film was released in cinemas on October 16 and features Rajkummar as Nikam, the public prosecutor known for his role in several high-profile criminal cases.

What is Prahaar about? Story and cast

The makers have described Prahaar as being based on true incidents surrounding the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The film traces Nikam's professional journey and his involvement in major legal battles, including proceedings connected to the 1993 Bombay bombings and the trial of Ajmal Kasab, one of the terrorists involved in the 26/11 attacks.

A key part of the story follows the legal fight to secure the death penalty for Kasab. The film also brings in Pakistani prosecutor Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, as an unlikely counterpart in the legal narrative.

Alongside Rajkummar Rao, the cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi as Jyoti Nikam, Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab and Ashish Vidyarthi in a supporting role. The film attempts to combine a biographical account of Nikam's career with events that shaped India's recent history.

Avinash Arun, known for his work as a filmmaker and cinematographer, has directed the legal drama. The film's music has been composed by Vishal Mishra and Emiway Bantai, while Alokananda Dasgupta has handled the background score.

Prahaar box office collection

Prahaar faced competition at the box office from several releases, including Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali, and Yami Gautam's Nayyi Navelli. The film received mixed reactions from viewers and critics during its theatrical run.

According to the box office figures available, the Rajkummar Rao-starrer collected around Rs 21.40 crore worldwide in its first six days. A subsequent update placed its worldwide gross at Rs 26.78 crore by Day 10. On its tenth day in theatres, the film added Rs 1.20 crore to its India net collection, reportedly recording a 4.3% increase over the previous day's earnings.

The film's digital release could give it an opportunity to reach viewers who missed it in cinemas or prefer watching legal dramas at home.