The biographical courtroom drama Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story continues to maintain a steady theatrical holding pattern across key metropolitan circuits as it navigates its second week. Directed by Avinash Arun and starring Rajkummar Rao as Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher, the film chronicles landmark criminal prosecutions in Indian legal history, focusing on the high-stakes trials following the 1993 Bombay Blasts and the 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks.
According to live tracking data, the film demonstrated exceptional midweek stability on its second Tuesday (Day 12), adding ₹0.45 Crore net across 1,176 tracked shows. This brings its cumulative domestic net collections to the ₹21.00 Crore mark (with total domestic gross standing at ₹24.98 Crores and worldwide gross touching ₹27.93 Crores).
Day 12 Box Office Performance and Second Tuesday Breakdown
On its twelfth theatrical day, Prahaar held completely flat compared to its Monday figures, demonstrating solid retention among urban multiplex audiences seeking realistic, procedural drama.
- Total India Net Collection: The film has reached an estimated cumulative domestic net of ₹21.00 Crores through Day 12.
- Total India Gross Collection: Cumulative domestic gross earnings have advanced to ₹24.98 Crores.
- Worldwide Gross Collection: Global box office gross stands at ₹27.93 Crores (supported by ₹2.95 Crores in overseas gross).
- Day 12 Daily Earnings: On its second Tuesday, the movie added ₹0.45 Crore net from 36,647 daily footfalls, taking total cumulative footfalls to 967,604.
Regional Occupancy Highlights on Day 12:
- Mumbai: Continued as the top-performing urban circuit, posting 17.0% overall occupancy across 257 shows, scaling up to 20.0% during afternoon slots.
- Bengaluru & Pune: Recorded reliable multi-screen engagement with 13.3% and 12.7% overall occupancies respectively.
- National Capital Region (NCR): Provided baseline screen volume with 155 tracked shows holding at 11.7% overall occupancy.
Demographic Targeting & Realistic Legal Storytelling
Rather than dramatizing courtroom proceedings with over-the-top cinematic tropes, Prahaar grounds its narrative in the painstaking procedural reality of Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam’s career. By focusing on landmark trials—specifically the 1993 Bombay Blasts and the 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks—the film appeals directly to mature multiplex audiences, working professionals, and urban filmgoers who favor authentic biographical storytelling.
Rajkummar Rao’s restrained performance, supported by Jaideep Ahlawat and Wamiqa Gabbi, has received widespread critical acclaim. This strong word-of-mouth has allowed the film to sustain constant footfalls during afternoon matinee and evening shows, offsetting lower early-morning turnouts.
Theatrical Sustainability and Midweek Advance Booking
With total cumulative footfalls approaching the 1-million mark (9.67 lakh tickets sold), Prahaar continues to maximize its targeted multi-screen allocation. Advance booking reports for Wednesday (Day 13) indicate pre-sales standing at ₹36.86 Lakhs gross as of Tuesday night, indicating a smooth transition through the remainder of its second week.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the total India net collection of Prahaar by Day 12?
As of Day 12 (second Tuesday), Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story has accumulated a cumulative domestic net collection of ₹21.00 Crores, with total domestic gross standing at ₹24.98 Crores.
2. How much did Prahaar earn on Day 12?
On its twelfth day, the film collected ₹0.45 Crore net across cinemas in India, matching its Monday collection and reflecting flat weekday holding power.
3. What is the worldwide gross collection of the film?
The worldwide box office gross of Prahaar stands at ₹27.93 Crores, including ₹2.95 Crores from international territories.
4. Who directed Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story?
The biographical courtroom drama is directed by filmmaker Avinash Arun.
5. What are the top-performing regions on Day 12?
Mumbai led nationwide in show occupancy at 17.0%, followed by steady multiplex turnouts in Bengaluru (13.3%), Pune (12.7%), and Delhi NCR (11.7%).
