Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 1: Pawan Kalyan’s latest action entertainer, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, made a solid debut at the Indian box office on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The film earned a net collection of Rs 31.5 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, despite receiving mostly unfavourable reviews. Its release coincided with the festive Ugadi weekend, giving it a strong launch window for family audiences.
The film faced tough competition from Aditya Dhar’s Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh. The Ranveer Singh-led film earned Rs 102 crore on Day 1, about 69% higher than Pawan Kalyan’s opening. This shows the nationwide pull of Dhurandhar 2 and the challenge regional films face against pan-India blockbusters.
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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection: How It Compares
While Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s debut is decent, it is lower than Pawan Kalyan’s previous releases. They Call Him OG (2025) opened at Rs 63.75 crore domestically, earning Rs 21 crore from paid previews a day before its worldwide release. Similarly:
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 (2025) – Rs 34.75 crore
- Bro (2023) – Rs 30.05 crore
- Bheemla Nayak (2022) – Rs 37.15 crore
- Vakeel Saab (2021) – Rs 40.10 crore
The gap between opening numbers and lifetime collections is notable. OG collected Rs 295.22 crore worldwide, while Hari Hara Veera Mallu earned Rs 116.88 crore against a Rs 300 crore budget. Bro grossed Rs 114 crore, Bheemla Nayak earned Rs 158.50 crore against an Rs 80 crore budget, and Vakeel Saab collected Rs 137.50 crore versus Rs 70 crore.
About The Film
Ustaad Bhagat Singh follows a fearless police officer, played by Pawan Kalyan, who fights crime and political corruption at the Mahankali Police Station in Pathar Gunj. The story traces his journey from a tribal boy, shaped by a teacher who names him Bhagat Singh, to a determined man standing against injustice. His main adversary is the villainous CM aspirant Chadala Marri Nalla Nagappa, played by R. Parthiban.
The film also stars Sreeleela as Leela and Raashii Khanna as Shloka. Supporting actors include R. Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, KS Ravikumar and Rao Ramesh. Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film runs for approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes).Despite mixed reviews, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has shown strong regional appeal, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Whether the film can maintain momentum over the weekend remains to be seen.
