Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan film opened to poor reviews on Thursday.Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Facing facing stiff competition from director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Harish Shankar’s Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has opened with Rs 34.75 crore. However, given that the Telugu actioner is receiving largely unfavourable reviews, it remains to be seen whether Ustaad Bhagat Singh manages to maintain the momentum in the coming days.
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On Thursday, March 19, the actioner recorded an India nett collection of Rs 34.75 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. For Pawan Kalyan, Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s release day performance has dealt a significant blow, as his last release, They Call Him OG (2025), had opened at Rs 63.75 crore in the domestic market, after earning Rs 21 crore through paid previews a day prior to the worldwide premiere. The film has released during festive Ugadi weekend.
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The earnings of Ustaad Bhagat Singh were similar tp Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 (2025), a colossal bomb that hit the screens right before They Call Him OG, earning only Rs 34.75 crore on day one. While his Bro (2023) opened at Rs 30.05 crore, Bheemla Nayak (2022) minted Rs 37.15 crore and Vakeel Saab (2021) collected Rs 40.10 crore on their corresponding first days.
While OG ended up registering a lifetime global gross of Rs 295.22 crore, Hari Hara Veera Mallu managed to earn just Rs 116.88 crore against a mammoth budget of Rs 300 crore. Bro grossed Rs 114 crore worldwide, while Bheemla Nayak collected Rs 158.50 crore against a budget of Rs 80 crore, and Vakeel Saab earned Rs 137.50 crore against a budget of Rs 70 crore.
The film also features Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, R Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, and Nawab Shah in key roles.
User @TheBunnyVas posted on X, "From a young age, whenever I see him on screen, I’m always mesmerized by his unbeatable charisma & swag. Felt the same while watching @PawanKalyan garu in #ustaadbhagatsingh."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has earned Rs 8.19 crore as of 8 pm on Friday. The film’s total collection in india currenly stands at Rs 42.94 crore.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has earned Rs 6.42 crore as of 7 pm on Friday. The film’s total collection in india currenly stands at Rs 41.17 crore.
A tweet by @TfiUniverse read, "Just watched #ustaadbhagatsingh — overall an okayish watch. Has a few solid moments that work well. But the film doesn’t fully hit the expected highs. Decent one-time watch, nothing extraordinary."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has earned Rs 5.40 crore as of 6 pm on Friday. The film's total collection in india currenly stands at Rs 40.15 crore.
Music composer-actor GV Prakash Kumar and the team of Tamil film Happy Raj visits Mythri Vimal theatre in Hyderabad to watch Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh.
At a recent press meet, Ustaad Bhagat Singh producer Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar said: "It has always been our dream to make a film with Pawan Kalyan Garu. Not only did we achieve that, but the film becoming such a big hit is a double bonanza for us. The talk is getting stronger with every show. Everyone who watches the film is saying it’s excellent. This is a film meant to be celebrated. It’s been a long time since a big star delivered a film in a proper commercial format with all elements. The film has everything—especially elements that family audiences will love. Distributors are calling us and saying collections are increasing with every show. We are extremely happy with this success. By Sunday, the film is expected to reach break-even in most areas. This is a film that families can go and enjoy together in theatres. It will remain a memorable film for us forever. We sincerely thank Pawan Kalyan Garu for giving us this film."
In a recent media interaction, Ustaad Bhagat Singh producer Naveen Yerneni said: "We are receiving an incredible response everywhere—be it Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, or the United States—from the very first show. We watched the film with audiences at Vimal Theatre, and throughout the screening, people were thoroughly enjoying it. The theatre atmosphere felt like a festival. With every show, both the talk and collections are increasing. The response is beyond what we expected, and we are extremely happy. We thank the audience for giving such a fantastic response to Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Those who haven’t watched it yet, please go to theatres. This is a complete family entertainer that appeals to all sections of the audience. Pawan Kalyan Garu has delivered a one-man show, and Harish Shankar has crafted the film responsibly, aiming to surpass Gabbar Singh. This film will definitely have a long run and achieve huge collections."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has earned around Rs 4.38 crore as of 5 pm on Thursday.
A fan expressed heartfelt gratitude to Harish Shankar for presenting Pawan Kalyan in a way that truly resonates with his admirers in Ustaad Bhagat Singh.
The Ustaad Bhagat Singh team held a success press meet, where director Harish Shankar expressed gratitude to the media and audience for the reponse to the film. He shared that while he expected overseas response to take time, the film received positive talk immediately across all regions. Emphasizing his vision, he stated that the film was crafted as a complete commercial entertainer for all sections and proudly added that they delivered the “vintage Pawan Kalyan” experience as promised.
A user @Sandy4Stocks criticized the team behind Ustaad Bhagat Singh, questioning their release planning amid the massive wave of Dhurandhar 2. He remarked that while other films stepped back or postponed, they moved ahead without strong pre-release content or strategy, and even held premieres overseas instead of focusing on India. He concluded that despite spending years on the film, the lack of proper planning affected its impact.
A social media user praised Pawan Kalyan’s look in Ustaad Bhagat Singh, calling him handsome. " @PawanKalyan looks so handsome in #ustaadbhagatsingh Costumes are fresh and fancy.."
Ustaad Bhagat Singh recorded a low Day 2 overall occupancy of 19.54% for its Telugu (2D) version in the morning shows, indicating a noticeable dip in audience turnout.
A social media post by a user claims that Telugu shows of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2)scheduled for the next day were once again removed from BookMyShow, leading to cancellations and frustration among viewers. The user questioned the handling of the release and suggested that screens might now shift toward Ustaad Bhagat Singh instead, reflecting ongoing confusion around the film’s Telugu rollout.
According to Sacnilk, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is currently running across 1,483 shows on Day 2 and has collected a net collection of Rs 1.48 crore by 1 pm. This takes the film’s total gross collections to Rs 42.75 crore and total net collections to Rs 36.23 crore, with final Day 2 figures yet to be reported.
According to X page @GNR, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has had a disappointing start at the box office, reflecting weaker-than-expected opening. The post read, "#ustaadbhagatsingh takes a disappointing start at the Anantapur BO... collects Rs 29.01 Lakhs gross only on Day 1 !!!"
X page @TeluguChitraalu highlighted that director Harish Shankar delivered a strong output in Ustaad Bhagat Singh and wrote, "Bound by Responsibility, Not Capability !! If director @harish2you had more scope and a free hand, he could have delivered even stronger ACTION BLOCKS and PUNCHY WRITING than Gabbar Singh for #ustaadbhagatsingh. But the real challenge lies in #pawankalyan's stature as Deputy CHIEF MINISTER and the severe TIME CONSTRAINTS that come with it. A Deputy CM like #pawankalyan may not suit massy punch lines, special songs, or romantic chemistry segments. Moreover, with such responsibilities, he has to work round the clock for society. So, DIRECTOR mostly prefers to do what best fits within those limitations. Delivering this range of output in just 45 days is no small feat. With more time and flexibility, the film could have reached an even higher level of appreciation."
According to AndhraBoxOffice, Ustaad Bhagat Singh posted a low opening in the Nizam region on Day 1, impacted by the wave of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2). The film’s first-day share in the region stood at Rs 6.42 crore, excluding GST.
A post by CineCorn.com claims that Allu Arjun has once again disappointed fans of Pawan Kalyan. It recalls how Allu Arjun faced backlash during the 2024 elections for campaigning for a YSR Congress Party candidate opposing Pawan Kalyan, and now, with Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Ustaad Bhagat Singh releasing on the same day, the actor reportedly watched and praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge while not publicly supporting Pawan Kalyan’s film, sparking fresh reactions among fans.
A post by @TheSouthCinemaa praises Pawan Kalyan for taking a bold move by preponing the release of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, despite the hype surrounding Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2). "No Star Dares To Prepone Against A Hyped Film Only #pawankalyan Can Even with dead hype & director Harish Shankar’s previous film being a disaster achieving these level of openings is not possible for any star hero in India. Many films got postponed fearing #dhurandhar2 but #ustaadbhagatsingh went one step ahead preponed its release & is now beating Dhurandhar 2."
X user @FilmyScoopss highlights that despite the massive wave of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is holding its ground strongly, thanks to the star power of Pawan Kalyan. The post suggests that while many expected the film to be overshadowed, Pawan Kalyan’s pull in the Telugu states continues to drive strong competition, proving his enduring dominance at the box office.
It should be noted that Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened with a collection of Rs 31.50 crore net on Day 1 across 4,607 shows while Dhurandhar 2 made Rs 102.55 crore on it's opening day with 21,728 shows.
According to AndhraBoxOffice, Ustaad Bhagat Singh had an underwhelming Day 1 overall, with strong numbers mainly limited to Andhra Pradesh, while overseas performance remained poor and the film was impacted in Telangana by the wave of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The worldwide total is estimated to be around Rs 48 crore, while excluding offline figures, the film recorded Rs 31.86 crore across 5,359 shows with 68.01% occupancy.
The team of Ustaad Bhagat Singh recently met Pawan Kalyan following the film’s blockbuster success, with the “Power Star” congratulating and appreciating the entire team for their achievement. The post also teased that “something exciting” is on the way, building further anticipation as the film continues its successful run in cinemas.
A review shared by Fukkard describes Ustaad Bhagat Singh as a satisfying mass-romantic action entertainer that keeps audiences engaged despite following a familiar storyline. The pot read, "#ustaadbhagatsingh - A satisfying, mass-romantic action entertainer. While the story follows a familiar path, the director deserves credit for keeping the audience engaged throughout. The standout portion is the track featuring Pawan Kalyan and Sreeleela. Backed by the nostalgic Tholiprema theme, these moments feel especially lively and connect well. Pawan Kalyan’s vintage style and screen presence carry the film strongly. Harish Shankar’s dialogues land effectively for the most part, and Thaman’s background score adds good energy. Overall, the technical team has done solid work. The trolled dance clip on social media of Pawan Kalyan dancing to Kurchi Madathapetti comes across as a playful self satire, poking fun at his own style, and it blends naturally into the film’s tone. In the end, it stands as an enjoyable mix of action and entertainment."
According to early trends shared by Venky Box Office, Ustaad Bhagat Singh recorded a Day 1 Thursday gross of $76K in North America (as of 7 PM PST), while Dhurandhar: The Revenge surged ahead with a strong $1.85 million, highlighting a significant gap in their overseas performance.
A post by @VediediGa praised Pawan Kalyan’s enduring stardom, stating that a true star never fades from people’s hearts. "A hero’s stardom never expires - once he becomes a star, he remains one in people’s hearts forever #pawankalyan on Day 1 is a beast; because #ustaadbhagatsingh isn’t an event or big-budget film like those of other stars, it follows a commercial template - yet audiences rushed to theatres to watch the Powerstar Keeping B and C centres aside, Hyderabad occupancies soared today, despite #dhurandhartherevenge being an Indian cinema blockbuster."
Ustaad Bhagat Singh witnessed a strong performance in its primary Telugu market with an impressive 69.0% occupancy across 4,607 shows on Day 1, highlighting a solid audience turnout.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened with a collection of Rs 31.50 crore net on Day 1 across 4,607 shows. The film’s total gross collections stand at Rs 37.17 crore.
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