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.

Live Updates
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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