Rajkummar Rao locked to play lawyer Ujjwal Nikam in biopic
What's the story
Rajkummar Rao has been confirmed as the lead actor in an upcoming biopic on Ujjwal Nikam, one of India's most renowned public prosecutors. The film will be directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan under his banner Maddock Films. A source close to the project told Pinkvilla that pre-production for this much-anticipated venture is currently underway.
Preparation details
Rao to undergo acting workshops
Rao is expected to undergo rigorous acting workshops to convincingly portray a real-life lawyer. The source added, "Several names were considered for the film, but eventually, Avinash felt that no one fits the bill like Rajkummar Rao." The biopic will focus on Nikam's involvement in high-profile cases such as the 1993 Bombay Blasts and the 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks.
Production timeline
Film to be shot in 1 schedule
The biopic is set to begin filming in October 2025 with a continuous schedule. The source revealed, "The film will retell few of the biggest courtroom battles on the big screen." It is expected to be completed by March 2026 and released in the second half of that year. To recall, the film was originally set to star Aamir Khan back in 2023.