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Prahaar Depicts Ujjwal Nikam’s Legal Battle in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Trial

Analysed 17 Oct 2026·32 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Prahaar Depicts Ujjwal Nikam’s Legal Battle in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks TrialPreviousNext

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is a courtroom drama focusing on the legal trial of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist from the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Starring Rajkummar Rao as prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the film highlights the meticulous prosecution efforts, courtroom strategies, and personal sacrifices involved. While praised for performances and its focus on the trial, reviews note mixed reactions regarding pacing and emotional impact. The film opened modestly at the box office, collecting around Rs 2.35 crore net in India on its first day.

Sentiment
59%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 20/100.

Outlets measured: indiatvnews, thehindu, indianexpress, indiatvnews, freepressjournal, indiatoday, thetribune, ndtv, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 17 Oct 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (59/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 15 Oct, 07:05 pm. Other outlets followed.

15 Oct, 07:05 pm15 sources · 18 h16 Oct, 12:48 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom15 Oct, 07:05 pm
    Prahaar Review: Rajkummar Rao Leads a Courtroom Drama That Explores Justice Beyond Kasab's Death Sentence Outlook India
  2. 2
    scrollin16 Oct, 02:04 am
    Review: 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story' is in an argument with itself
  3. 3
    indiatvnews16 Oct, 03:30 am
    Exclusive: Actor Ritvik Sahore on working with Rajkummar Rao in Prahaar, says 'he gives you so much freedom' - India TV News
  4. 4
    republicworld16 Oct, 04:00 am
    'Prahaar Not My Biopic,' Says Ujjwal Nikam; Praises Rajkummar Rao's Courtroom Act
  5. 5
    ndtv16 Oct, 05:02 am
    i Prahaar i Review: Rajkummar Rao Is The Backbone, Lalit Prabhakar Is Stunning As Kasab
  6. 6
    indianexpress16 Oct, 05:31 am
    Prahaar movie review: Rajkummar Rao brings patent sincerity to Ajmal Kasab trial
  7. 7
    english16 Oct, 08:21 am
    'Prahaar' Review: Rajkummar Rao Shines In Ajmal Kasab Trial Let Down By Choppy Editing
  8. 8
    ndtv16 Oct, 08:33 am
    i Prahaar i Vs i Dhurandhar i : How The Two Films Depict 26 11 Mumbai Attacks Differently
  9. 9
    thetribune16 Oct, 09:11 am
    'Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam': Gritty, compelling relevant - The Tribune
  10. 10
    indiatoday16 Oct, 09:15 am
    Prahaar X review: Rajkummar Rao's performance wins praise, film gets mixed reactions
  11. 11
    freepressjournal16 Oct, 10:08 am
    Prahaar X Review: 'Gripping Drama, Masterclass Performance'; Netizens Hail Rajkummar Rao, Lalit Prabhakar Impresses As Kasab
  12. 12
    indiatvnews16 Oct, 10:08 am
    Exclusive: 'Just one man fighting everything': Ritvik Sahore on Ujjwal Nikam's battle after 26 11 in Prahaar - India TV News
  13. 13
    indianexpress16 Oct, 10:20 am
    Prahaar: Jaideep Ahlawat plays Pak prosecutor who accepted mistake, was killed in Islamabad
  14. 14
    thehindu16 Oct, 11:02 am
    'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story' movie review: Caught in the paradox of fairness
  15. 15
    indiatvnews16 Oct, 12:48 pm
    Prahaar Day 1 Box Office Report: Is Rajkummar Rao's latest film drawing audiences? Know early estimates - India TV News

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
32
Last analysed
17 Oct 2026
Key entities
Ujjwal NikamAjmal KasabMumbaiIndiaLalit PrabhakarJaideep AhlawatRajkummar RaoTerrorismSikandar KherWamiqa GabbiPrahaar (newspaper)Legal drama