Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar, based on prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, postponed amid crowded release calendar
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Rajkummar Rao ’s courtroom drama Prahaar , will not hit theaters on August 7 as was originally planned. The movie's rollout has been postponed and the makers Maddock Films are eyeing a new rollout date. It is quite interesting to note that this is the second movie from the makers to get delayed this month after Eetha starring Shraddha Kapoor.
Adding to this, Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar postponed as makers avoid crowded ticket-window; new rollout date awaited. Why Prahaar has been postponed As per a report from Bollywood Hungama, Maddock Films has postponed the rollout of the movie after discussions with their stakeholders. In order to give the movie better chances at the ticket-window, they have now thought about a new rollout date. The reason for this decision is the crowded rollout schedule over the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, A source told the publication, “Prahaar was scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 7. However, the makers have now decided to postpone its rollout. After discussions with the stakeholders, they felt that it would not be advisable to rollout the movie during that period. Had it arrived on the scheduled date, it would have rolled out a week after Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which arrives in cinemas on July 30, and a week before Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2, both of which rollout on August 14. All three films appear promising. Meanwhile, Prahaar is a special movie that requires a healthy window, as it has the potential to draw audiences in large numbers.”
Notably, The delay had already become a point of discussion in the industry due to the absence of any promotion despite only weeks being left before the rollout. The source further added, “The trade has already been buzzing with reports that Prahaar has been postponed. This is because producer Dinesh Vijan is known to go all out while promoting his films, and that too well in advance. With just two weeks left for its scheduled rollout and no sign of any promotional activity, it had become evident that the movie would not arrive in cinemas on August 7.”
As per the latest buzz, Prahaar draws its inspiration from the real-life story of renowned special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. The veteran lawyer is played by star Rajkummar Rao, whose professional journey has been marked by many significant criminal trials.
In further updates, The movie also features actors Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles. It has been helmed by director Avinash Arun, who has earlier made films like Three of Us and the popular web-series Paatal Lok, and it has been produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films.
Source: Hindustan Times