Ustaad Bhagat Singh Movie Review, Collection Highlights: Pawan Kalyan-starrer earns over Rs 25 cr despite mixed reviews

X user Bheeshma Talks shared a critical take on Ustaad Bhagat Singh, noting that while Pawan Kalyan’s presence remains a celebration for his fans, the film didn’t deliver the same high-energy impact as the original. The review mentions that, compared to the first half, the second half performs better, with sequences like the Tholi Prema reference being thoroughly enjoyable. However, the climax was described as underwhelming. While Pawan Kalyan looked energetic and stylish, supporting performances received mixed feedback: Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela were “just okay,” and R. Parthiban as the villain was underwhelming.

While the Andhra Pradesh government allowed a ticket price increase of up to Rs 100 for single screens and Rs 125 for multiplexes for a 10-day window, Mythri Movie Makers opted not to implement any hike in Telangana for this Pawan Kalyan’s film. The decision comes after the producers secured a Supreme Court stay on the Telangana High Court’s 90-day restriction on special pricing but didn’t have enough time to formally meet Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to finalize the hike before release. Rather than delay the release, the team moved forward with standard ticket prices, keeping rates audience-friendly in Nizam and Hyderabad. While this approach benefits viewers, it also limits the gross potential in a region traditionally considered the film’s highest-value territory."

The film Ustaad Bhagat Singh has several advantages at the box office: The Pawan Kalyan film has released on the Ugadi festival and will receive high footfalls, Pawan Kalyan’s strong fan base in Telugu mass centres, and positive early audience reactions. If word-of-mouth remains strong over the first two days, the movie could enjoy a solid week-long run, which will be crucial for achieving the Rs 200 crore breakeven target. While Day 1 matters, the following days could ultimately determine its financial success.

According to Koimoi, the massive hype surrounding Dhurandhar 2 is expected to affect the box office performance of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, particularly in the Telugu states and in North America, where advance ticket sales have been noticeably lower. Filmibeat reported that Ustaad Bhagat Singh earned approximately $236K in advance bookings in North America, a figure significantly lower than previous Pawan Kalyan releases in the region. The trend suggests that while the film has generated fan excitement, the competition from Dhurandhar 2 may impact its opening numbers.

A fan @REVIEWSBLOGER shared their first-half impressions of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, noting that the film delivered about 1 hour and 15 minutes of solid entertainment. The viewer described the comedy as fun and engaging, with certain sequences standing out for their effective execution. Overall, the fan found the first half enjoyable and promising, indicating that the film keeps audiences engaged with its humor and lively presentation.

A fan, @Sreenivassree21, shared their first impressions of Ustaad Bhagat Singh after watching the first half. According to the viewer, while the first half had enjoyable moments, the background music could have been better. However, the pre-interval scene stood out as “top notch,” with special praise for Thaman’s contribution to that sequence. The fan expressed anticipation for the second half to see how the film unfolds.

A fan @Abhilash4U took to X to post Ustaad Bhagat Singh Movie Review. He shared, "1st Half - Good Commercial - Child episode - Songs melody episode - Ethara song and PK dance - Pre-Interval to Interval ."