Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ has garnered a strong opening, crossing Rs 50 crore despite mixed reviews. The action-comedy, directed by Harish Shankar, faced a Day 2 dip but continues to draw crowds, especially in Telugu regions. However, early piracy has emerged as a significant challenge for the film.
Pawan Kalyan and Raashii Khanna’s latest film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ opened to mixed reviews from audiences. However, it has maintained strong momentum over its first two days. The action-comedy entertainer, directed by Harish Shankar, released on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Ugadi. According to the Sacnilk website, the film witnessed a drop on Day 2, collecting a net of Rs 9.25 crore across 3,447 shows.Here’s a breakdown of its performance so far:Day 1 (1st Thursday): Rs 34.75 Cr in 4,607 shows (69.0% occupancy)Day 2 (1st Friday): Rs 9.25 Cr in 3,447 shows ( 36.0% occupancy)The film’s total net collection now stands at Rs 44.00 crore. Its gross collection has reached Rs 51.92 crore within just two days.
Crosses Rs 51 crore mark
Even with mixed word-of-mouth the film has comfortably crossed the Rs 50 crore mark.Pawan Kalyan’s mass appeal continues to drive footfall especially in the Telugu-speaking regions. The film also features Sreeleela and R. Parthiban in key roles.
Piracy issue surfaces early
Meanwhile the film has faced a major setback due to piracy. Reports from Filmibeat say that ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ surfaced on multiple piracy platforms just a day after its release. On the other hand, the makers had already taken legal precautions. As reported by The Statesman a court issued an ex-parte temporary injunction to protect the film.The order includes a ‘John Doe’ clause that restricts anonymous individuals and platforms from spreading defamatory or misleading content. Overall ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ has delivered a strong opening despite mixed reviews and piracy issues.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
