The festive box office battle between Yami Gautam Dhar’s supernatural comedy Nayyi Navelli and Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom biographical drama Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story has taken an unexpected turn in its third week.
While Nayyi Navelli heavily dominated the initial two weeks of the clash thanks to its family-friendly horror-comedy genre, Prahaar is currently showcasing far better holding power among mature audiences. As both films wrapped up their third weekend on Sunday (November 1, 2026), Rajkummar Rao’s intense legal drama managed to flip the script, officially surpassing Yami Gautam’s movie in daily ticket sales.
Here is the complete box office breakdown and the third weekend comparison for Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar!
‘Prahaar’ Box Office Collection: Day 17
Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar started as a slow burn but has slowly found its dedicated audience. The intense biographical drama regarding India’s defining criminal trials witnessed a solid upward trend over the weekend.
According to live estimates by Sacnilk, the Rajkummar Rao starrer collected an estimated ₹0.65 crore (₹65 Lakh) net in India on Day 17 (third Sunday). Operating across 940 shows, the film registered a strong overall Hindi (2D) occupancy of 22.5%, with Chennai (83.0%) and Bengaluru (37.7%) showcasing the highest regional footfalls.
With the Sunday numbers added, the Total India Net Collection for Prahaar now stands at ₹23.25 crore. The film has amassed an India Gross of ₹27.58 crore and is steadily nearing the ₹30 crore mark at the worldwide box office.
‘Nayyi Navelli’ Box Office Collection: Day 17
Balaji Mohan’s Nayyi Navelli, which led the box office race comfortably throughout October, is finally running out of steam.
On its third Sunday (Day 17), the Yami Gautam starrer fell behind its competitor, collecting a minimal ₹0.40 crore (₹40 Lakh) net in India across 870 shows. The movie recorded an overall Hindi (2D) occupancy of just 16.3%, with the evening shows pulling in the most footfalls. Against the same Sunday a week earlier, the film’s collections have dropped by a massive 57.9%.
Despite the low daily earnings, Nayyi Navelli still holds the ultimate lead in the overall lifetime numbers. The film’s Total India Net Collection has reached ₹26.75 crore, accompanied by an India Gross of ₹31.74 crore and a worldwide gross hovering around ₹34 crore.
The Third Weekend Verdict
While Nayyi Navelli remains the commercial winner of this clash with a higher total lifetime collection, Prahaar has won the endurance test. Rajkummar Rao’s film has demonstrated that content-driven cinema can sustain longer theatrical runs through strong word-of-mouth. As both films step into the weekdays with heavily reduced screen counts, their eventual OTT premieres are expected to be announced very soon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Day 17 box office collection of Prahaar?
On its third Sunday (Day 17), Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story collected an estimated ₹65 Lakh (₹0.65 crore) net in India.
What is the total India net collection of Prahaar?
As the film wraps up its third weekend, the total India net collection for Prahaar stands at ₹23.25 crore.
What is the Day 17 box office collection of Nayyi Navelli?
Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Navelli collected an estimated ₹40 Lakh (₹0.40 crore) net on its 17th day at the box office.
What is the total India net collection of Nayyi Navelli?
At the end of its third weekend, the total India net collection for Nayyi Navelli sits at ₹26.75 crore, with an India gross of ₹31.74 crore.
