Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar, is set to hit screens on March 19, 2026. The film features Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna as the female leads, and S. Thaman has composed the background score, replacing Devi Sri Prasad [1][2][3].
The film's release date was advanced by a week to avoid a clash with Yash's Toxic, which was postponed. Despite being a big project, the buzz surrounding Ustaad Bhagat Singh has been relatively low, prompting the makers to keep the film in the news with recent updates.
One major update is that there will be no premiere shows in the Telugu states, as the makers' request for ticket price hikes and premiere shows was rejected by the Governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The first shows will start at 7 AM on release day across both states. Whereas Dhurandhar The Revenge will have its Premiers on March 18 evening across major centers.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh marks the second collaboration between Harish Shankar and Pawan Kalyan, following the blockbuster Gabbar Singh. The film is backed by the makers of Pushpa: The Rise, and Harish Shankar has clarified that it's not a remake of Theri, but an original story. With promotions expected to begin soon, fans are eagerly waiting to see if the film will build stronger momentum ahead of its release.