Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan film earns Rs 41 cr globally; done in by poor reviews, Dhurandhar 2

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 1 Worldwide Live Updates: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened with Rs 31.5 crore amid stiff competition from director Aditya Dhar's Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Facing facing stiff competition from director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Harish Shankar’s Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has opened with Rs 31.5 crores. However, given that the Telugu actioner is receiving largely unfavourable reviews, it remains to be seen whether Ustaad Bhagat Singh manages to maintain the momentum in the coming days.

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On Thursday, March 19, the actioner recorded an India nett collection of Rs 31.5 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. For Pawan Kalyan, Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s release day performance has dealt a significant blow, as his last release, They Call Him OG (2025), had opened at Rs 63.75 crore in the domestic market, after earning Rs 21 crore through paid previews a day prior to the worldwide premiere. The film has released during festive Ugadi weekend.

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The earnings of Ustaad Bhagat Singh were similar tp Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 (2025), a colossal bomb that hit the screens right before They Call Him OG, earning only Rs 34.75 crore on day one. While his Bro (2023) opened at Rs 30.05 crore, Bheemla Nayak (2022) minted Rs 37.15 crore and Vakeel Saab (2021) collected Rs 40.10 crore on their corresponding first days.

While OG ended up registering a lifetime global gross of Rs 295.22 crore, Hari Hara Veera Mallu managed to earn just Rs 116.88 crore against a mammoth budget of Rs 300 crore. Bro grossed Rs 114 crore worldwide, while Bheemla Nayak collected Rs 158.50 crore against a budget of Rs 80 crore, and Vakeel Saab earned Rs 137.50 crore against a budget of Rs 70 crore.

The film also features Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, R Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, and Nawab Shah in key roles.

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Mar 20, 2026 03:10 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan's fan not happy with film's clash with Dhurandhar 2

A user @Sandy4Stocks criticized the team behind Ustaad Bhagat Singh, questioning their release planning amid the massive wave of Dhurandhar 2. He remarked that while other films stepped back or postponed, they moved ahead without strong pre-release content or strategy, and even held premieres overseas instead of focusing on India. He concluded that despite spending years on the film, the lack of proper planning affected its impact.

Mar 20, 2026 02:44 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan's look gets love

A social media user praised Pawan Kalyan’s look in Ustaad Bhagat Singh, calling him handsome. " @PawanKalyan looks so handsome in #ustaadbhagatsingh‍ Costumes are fresh and fancy.."

Mar 20, 2026 02:12 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Morning shows occupancy details of Pawan Kalyan's film

Ustaad Bhagat Singh recorded a low Day 2 overall occupancy of 19.54% for its Telugu (2D) version in the morning shows, indicating a noticeable dip in audience turnout.

Mar 20, 2026 01:50 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Dhurandhar 2 screens might now shift toward Ustaad Bhagat Singh

A social media post by a user claims that Telugu shows of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2)scheduled for the next day were once again removed from BookMyShow, leading to cancellations and frustration among viewers. The user questioned the handling of the release and suggested that screens might now shift toward Ustaad Bhagat Singh instead, reflecting ongoing confusion around the film’s Telugu rollout.

Mar 20, 2026 01:11 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: 'Pawan Kalyan's film goes slow

According to Sacnilk, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is currently running across 1,483 shows on Day 2 and has collected a net collection of Rs 1.48 crore by 1 pm. This takes the film’s total gross collections to Rs 42.75 crore and total net collections to Rs 36.23 crore, with final Day 2 figures yet to be reported.

Mar 20, 2026 01:03 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan's film gets weaker-than-expected opening

According to X page @GNR, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has had a disappointing start at the box office, reflecting weaker-than-expected opening. The post read, "#ustaadbhagatsingh‍ takes a disappointing start at the Anantapur BO... collects Rs 29.01 Lakhs gross only on Day 1 !!!"

Mar 20, 2026 12:33 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: 'Pawan Kalyan may not suit massy punch lines, special songs'

X page @TeluguChitraalu highlighted that director Harish Shankar delivered a strong output in Ustaad Bhagat Singh and wrote, "Bound by Responsibility, Not Capability !! If director @harish2you had more scope and a free hand, he could have delivered even stronger ACTION BLOCKS and PUNCHY WRITING than Gabbar Singh for #ustaadbhagatsingh. But the real challenge lies in #pawankalyan's stature as Deputy CHIEF MINISTER and the severe TIME CONSTRAINTS that come with it. A Deputy CM like #pawankalyan may not suit massy punch lines, special songs, or romantic chemistry segments. Moreover, with such responsibilities, he has to work round the clock for society. So, DIRECTOR mostly prefers to do what best fits within those limitations. Delivering this range of output in just 45 days is no small feat. With more time and flexibility, the film could have reached an even higher level of appreciation."

Mar 20, 2026 12:07 PM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan's film gets impacted by the wave of Dhurandhar 2

According to AndhraBoxOffice, Ustaad Bhagat Singh posted a low opening in the Nizam region on Day 1, impacted by the wave of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2). The film’s first-day share in the region stood at Rs 6.42 crore, excluding GST.

Mar 20, 2026 11:43 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Allu Arjun disappointed fans of Pawan Kalyan

A post by CineCorn.com claims that Allu Arjun has once again disappointed fans of Pawan Kalyan. It recalls how Allu Arjun faced backlash during the 2024 elections for campaigning for a YSR Congress Party candidate opposing Pawan Kalyan, and now, with Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Ustaad Bhagat Singh releasing on the same day, the actor reportedly watched and praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge while not publicly supporting Pawan Kalyan’s film, sparking fresh reactions among fans.

Mar 20, 2026 11:31 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Fan praises how Pawan Kalyan preponed the film's release

A post by @TheSouthCinemaa praises Pawan Kalyan for taking a bold move by preponing the release of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, despite the hype surrounding Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2). "No Star Dares To Prepone Against A Hyped Film Only #pawankalyan Can Even with dead hype & director Harish Shankar’s previous film being a disaster achieving these level of openings is not possible for any star hero in India. Many films got postponed fearing #dhurandhar2 but #ustaadbhagatsingh went one step ahead preponed its release & is now beating Dhurandhar 2."

Mar 20, 2026 11:26 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan's film holds its ground strongly

X user @FilmyScoopss highlights that despite the massive wave of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is holding its ground strongly, thanks to the star power of Pawan Kalyan. The post suggests that while many expected the film to be overshadowed, Pawan Kalyan’s pull in the Telugu states continues to drive strong competition, proving his enduring dominance at the box office.

It should be noted that Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened with a collection of Rs 31.50 crore net on Day 1 across 4,607 shows while Dhurandhar 2 made Rs 102.55 crore on it's opening day with 21,728 shows.

Mar 20, 2026 11:08 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan-starrer gets strong numbers only in Andhra Pradesh

According to AndhraBoxOffice, Ustaad Bhagat Singh had an underwhelming Day 1 overall, with strong numbers mainly limited to Andhra Pradesh, while overseas performance remained poor and the film was impacted in Telangana by the wave of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The worldwide total is estimated to be around Rs 48 crore, while excluding offline figures, the film recorded Rs 31.86 crore across 5,359 shows with 68.01% occupancy.

Mar 20, 2026 10:45 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan-starrer's team teased 'something exciting' is on the way

The team of Ustaad Bhagat Singh recently met Pawan Kalyan following the film’s blockbuster success, with the “Power Star” congratulating and appreciating the entire team for their achievement. The post also teased that “something exciting” is on the way, building further anticipation as the film continues its successful run in cinemas.

Mar 20, 2026 10:12 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan's film is a 'mass-romantic action entertainer'

A review shared by Fukkard describes Ustaad Bhagat Singh as a satisfying mass-romantic action entertainer that keeps audiences engaged despite following a familiar storyline. The pot read, "#ustaadbhagatsingh - A satisfying, mass-romantic action entertainer. While the story follows a familiar path, the director deserves credit for keeping the audience engaged throughout. The standout portion is the track featuring Pawan Kalyan and Sreeleela. Backed by the nostalgic Tholiprema theme, these moments feel especially lively and connect well. Pawan Kalyan’s vintage style and screen presence carry the film strongly. Harish Shankar’s dialogues land effectively for the most part, and Thaman’s background score adds good energy. Overall, the technical team has done solid work. The trolled dance clip on social media of Pawan Kalyan dancing to Kurchi Madathapetti comes across as a playful self satire, poking fun at his own style, and it blends naturally into the film’s tone. In the end, it stands as an enjoyable mix of action and entertainment."

Mar 20, 2026 09:56 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Ustaad Bhagat Singh's North America collection Day 1

According to early trends shared by Venky Box Office, Ustaad Bhagat Singh recorded a Day 1 Thursday gross of $76K in North America (as of 7 PM PST), while Dhurandhar: The Revenge surged ahead with a strong $1.85 million, highlighting a significant gap in their overseas performance.

Mar 20, 2026 09:26 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: 'A hero’s stardom never expires,' says Pawan Kalyan’s fan

A post by @VediediGa praised Pawan Kalyan’s enduring stardom, stating that a true star never fades from people’s hearts. "A hero’s stardom never expires - once he becomes a star, he remains one in people’s hearts forever #pawankalyan on Day 1 is a beast; because #ustaadbhagatsingh isn’t an event or big-budget film like those of other stars, it follows a commercial template - yet audiences rushed to theatres to watch the Powerstar Keeping B and C centres aside, Hyderabad occupancies soared today, despite #dhurandhartherevenge being an Indian cinema blockbuster."

Mar 20, 2026 09:16 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan-starrer occupancy details

Ustaad Bhagat Singh witnessed a strong performance in its primary Telugu market with an impressive 69.0% occupancy across 4,607 shows on Day 1, highlighting a solid audience turnout.

Mar 20, 2026 09:16 AM IST
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Update: Pawan Kalyan-starrer earns Rs 31.50 cr on opening day

Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened with a collection of Rs 31.50 crore net on Day 1 across 4,607 shows. The film’s total gross collections stand at Rs 37.17 crore.

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