Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh: Box Office Performance and Competition Insights

Pawan Kalyan's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh has made a significant impact at the box office since its release on March 19. Competing with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the film has shown resilience, grossing over Rs 82 crore in India. Director Harish Shankar shares insights on the competition and the film's performance trends. With a strong opening week and a notable cast, Ustaad Bhagat Singh blends action and drama, making it a noteworthy release in Telugu cinema. Read on to explore more about its box office journey and the director's perspective.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 30, 2026, 08:43 IST

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Hits Theatres

The highly anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, featuring Pawan Kalyan, premiered in cinemas on March 19. This release coincided with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, leading to a significant box office competition. The film was also made available in dubbed versions across Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil languages. While Dhurandhar has been performing remarkably well, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is also showing resilience at the box office. Recent reports indicate that the film garnered Rs 1.03 crore on its 11th day, bringing its total gross in India to Rs 82.20 crore, with a net collection of Rs 69.94 crore.

Box Office Collection Insights

Ustaad Bhagat Singh's Box Office Collection On Day 11

Ustaad Bhagat Singh had a strong opening week, accumulating Rs 65.95 crore. It started with an impressive Rs 34.75 crore on its first day, achieving a 69% occupancy rate across 4,607 shows. However, by Day 7, the earnings had dipped to Rs 1.35 crore with an 18% occupancy. The second week continued this trend, with Day 8 earning Rs 1 crore from 1,890 shows, and Day 11 seeing Rs 1.03 crore with a 22% occupancy in Telugu screenings. Industry analysts note that this pattern is common for pan-India releases, where initial high numbers are often followed by a gradual decline during weekdays.

Director's Perspective on Competition

Despite the competition from Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has managed to sustain its performance. Director Harish Shankar expressed his admiration for Aditya Dhar, particularly after watching Uri. He acknowledged that while Dhurandhar poses a strong challenge, both films cater to different genres and audiences. Shankar emphasized that the timing of the releases was a collective decision, and he believes that during festive seasons, there is ample opportunity for multiple major films to thrive simultaneously in theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Overview of Ustaad Bhagat Singh

About Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a Telugu action comedy-drama directed by Harish Shankar, featuring Pawan Kalyan in the role of a principled police officer. The cast includes Pankaj Tripathi, Ashutosh Rana, Nawab Shah, Sreeleela, and Raashii Khanna in supporting roles. The film's narrative blends action with emotional and dramatic elements, showcasing Bhagat Singh's fight against formidable adversaries to protect his community. The music for the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.