Pawan Kalyan’s much-anticipated film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, hit theatres on March 19, 2026, raking in an impressive ₹37.17 crore on its opening day.
By 1 PM on Day 1, the film had already earned ₹9.94 crore, with ticket sales reaching 41,000. The film also saw pre-sales exceed ₹15 crore.
Despite its strong box office performance, Ustaad Bhagat Singh faced significant piracy issues, which have raised concerns among its producers.
The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting its outdated approach. One critic remarked, “A Completely Outdated Commercial Entertainer! This one feels outdated to the core from the start to end.” Another added, “This one misses his trademark energy. Boring! Rating: 2/5.”
Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Ustaad Bhagat Singh tells the story of the titular character who stands against injustice.
In comparison, it outperformed Dhurandhar 2 in the Telugu markets, earning 93.3% more among Telugu audiences.
As the film continues to screen, observers are keen to see how it will fare against ongoing piracy issues and audience reception in the coming days.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further box office projections or potential impact from the piracy challenges.
