Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Day 2: Second Day Performance Shows Sharp Decline The film "Ustaad Bhagat Singh," starring Pavan Kalyan and directed by Hari Shankar, faced a significant drop in box office collections on its second day despite a strong opening. The movie, released on March 19, 2026, clashed with Ranveer Singh’s "Dhurandhar 2" and initially dominated the South Indian market. However, the momentum quickly faded, with the film’s earnings declining sharply. Pavan Kalyan’s latest project, which boasts a budget of 150 crore, struggled to meet expectations. While the first day saw a solid start, the second day’s performance was disappointing. Industry analysts noted that the film’s collections fell below projections, with the total earnings for the first two days standing at 44 crore. This is far below the 50 crore net collection target, raising concerns about its ability to recoup its budget. The competition with "Dhurandhar 2" proved challenging. The latter maintained a strong performance, with a combined gross of 226 crore in two days. In contrast, "Ustaad Bhagat Singh" failed to keep pace, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two films. Despite the initial optimism fueled by Pavan Kalyan’s previous success with "De Koll Himm Ojga," the current project appears to be underperforming. Industry insiders suggest that the film’s weekend earnings might improve, but the gap between the two movies’ collections remains vast. The makers remain hopeful that the film can recover its costs, but the second day’s results have raised questions about its commercial viability.#ranveer_singh #dhurandhar_2 #ustaad_bhagat_singh #pavan_kalyan #hari_shankar
Dhurandhar 2 Struggles in South Indian Markets Amid Competition from Ustaad Bhagat Singh Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has faced stiff competition in the South Indian box office, particularly from Pavan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Despite its release in multiple regional languages, the movie has not matched the performance of its rival. While Dhurandhar 2 opened strongly in Hindi and global markets, its collections in South India have been disappointing, with Ustaad Bhagat Singh emerging as a key obstacle. Ustaad Bhagat Singh, released in Telugu, has outperformed Dhurandhar 2 significantly. On its second day, the Telugu version of Ustaad Bhagat Singh collected 9.25 crore rupees, bringing its total earnings to 44 crore rupees in two days. In contrast, Dhurandhar 2 managed only 1.78 crore rupees across all South Indian languages combined on its second day. The Telugu release of Dhurandhar 2 earned 1.30 crore rupees on its second day, while its Tamil and Malayalam versions struggled, with Tamil collections dropping to 44 lakh rupees and Malayalam to just 1 lakh rupees. The competition from Ustaad Bhagat Singh has impacted Dhurandhar 2’s potential. Analysts suggest that if Ustaad Bhagat Singh had not been released, Dhurandhar 2 might have performed better in South India. The film’s Telugu release, which had a strong opening of 1.35 crore rupees on the first day, has seen a decline, highlighting the challenges faced by the movie in the region. Meanwhile, Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s success underscores the competitive nature of the South Indian market. The film’s ability to attract audiences despite its genre and cast has raised questions about Dhurandhar 2’s strategy in the region.#ranveer_singh #dhurandhar_2 #ustaad_bhagat_singh #pavan_kalyan #south_indian_markets
Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh Surpasses Rs 120 Crore in Telugu States Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh has reportedly generated significant pre-release revenue in the Telugu states, with distributors estimating the total valuation at nearly Rs 120 crore across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Ceded region. According to industry insiders, the film has already secured Rs 60 crore from Andhra Pradesh, Rs 40 crore from Telangana, and Rs 20 crore from the Ceded region. A distributor noted that the deal reflects a strong business opportunity, emphasizing that Pawan Kalyan's star power is expected to drive massive box office openings, which would help recoup the substantial investments made in the project. Despite the promising figures, industry sources indicate that the film's promotional buzz has not yet reached its peak. While director Harish Shankar and production house Mythri Movie Makers have unveiled several promotional materials, the anticipation for the cop drama remains subdued. A distributor highlighted the importance of Pawan Kalyan's personal involvement in marketing efforts, suggesting that his active participation could significantly boost the film's openings. They pointed to the success of previous projects, such as OG, which benefited from Pawan Kalyan's aggressive promotional strategies. The distributor emphasized that without such efforts, the film might struggle to achieve sensational openings. The film features Raashi Khanna and Sreeleela as the female leads, with both actresses expected to play key roles in the promotional campaign closer to the release date. Sources revealed that Mythri Movie Makers has invested over Rs 210 crore in the project, leaving the production reliant on OTT platforms and non-theatrical rights to recover the remaining funds.#andhra_pradesh #telangana #pawan_kalyan #ustaad_bhagat_singh #mythri_movie_makers
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Shouldn’t Repeat HHVM, OG Mistakes The makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh need to ensure that the film’s ticket bookings open on time, especially considering the confusion that surrounded Hari Hara Veera Mallu and They Call Him OG earlier. In both cases, delays related to government permissions for ticket price hikes and special shows created last-minute uncertainty, which affected advance bookings and frustrated fans. This time, the stakes are even higher as Ustaad Bhagat Singh is releasing on March 19 alongside Dhurandhar 2, which already has strong buzz in the market. Trade experts believe that if the same booking confusion repeats, neutral audiences may quickly shift to Dhurandhar 2, especially since its tickets are expected to sell fast. Reports also suggest that Ustaad Bhagat Singh may not have premiere shows in the Telugu states, making timely booking openings even more important. Opening ticket sales at least two days before release could help the makers capitalize on the massive fan base of Pawan Kalyan. The film also features Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela in key roles. Directed by Harish Shankar, with music by DSP and background score by S. Thaman, the film carries good expectations. Smooth ticket bookings could play a crucial role in ensuring a strong opening at the box office. Now, it remains to be seen when Pawan Kalyan will spring into action.#dhurandhar_2 #pawan_kalyan #ustaad_bhagat_singh #raashii_khanna #sreeleela
