Starring ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ Pawan Kalyanfinally, it arrived in the theaters on March 19, coinciding with the festival of Ugadi. The film opened across India after its North American release on March 18. the director Harish Shankarthe action comedy created a lot of buzz before its release.As expected, social media platforms, especially Twitter, were flooded with audience reactions within hours of the first shows.
Criticism of “outdated” commercial treatment
A section of the audience expressed disappointment with the film’s writing and execution.One reviewer said: “#UstaadBhagatSingh A Absolutely Obsolete commercial dramatist! A commercial film like this doesn’t necessarily need to break out in writing, but it does at least need some freshness. This feels dated from start to finish. Some of the elevation blocks work, but the film lacks flow, feeling like a collection of commercial scenes. Harish Shankar is doubtless in comedy and commercial writing. Thaman tries to soar with his BGM, but it has little scope. PK tries for a split, but this one has lost its trademark energy. Boring! Rating: 2/5.”Another viewer echoed similar sentiments, “#Ustaadbhagatsingh My rating 2/5 below average movie.”
Praise Pawan Kalyan’s screen presence
Despite the criticism, many fans pointed to Pawan Kalyan’s charisma as a major strength.A tweet stated, “#UstaadBhagatSingh – PK’s looks, screen presence and dialogues r positives in this routine, stale drama. Parthiban Naidu as a weak villain. Sreeleela ok. Raashi Khanna has no scope. Thaman does an Anirudh job in BGM. Nice melody track. Patience Tester is BORE!”Another review appreciated specific parts of the film, saying, “#UstaadBhagatSingh Pawankalyan’s childhood parts were very well written. Introduction was good Dialogues are too good. 1st half goes very well Sorry @harish2you thakuva anchana vesinamduku.”
Humor and mass moments get a mixed reaction
The film’s humor and mass appeal sequences received a mixed response. An audience member found the comedy elements effective, writing, “He effectively gets the humor playing on Pawan Kalyan’s limited dancing skills. Pawan Kalyan doing popular songs in his own style was absolutely hilarious.”Meanwhile, another viewer highlighted a standout moment, saying:“Police sequence part two started with PK’s onslaught.”
Fans celebrate the return of ‘Vintage Kalyan’
On the other hand, die-hard fans were thrilled with the film’s mass elements. An enthusiastic tweet read, “Best Commercial Entertainment of the Decade That Is! A True Fanboy Sambavam From @harish2you Vintage Kalyan is Back B , C centers lo ticket Mukka Dorakadu #UstaadBhagatSingh #PawanKalyan.”Starring Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna in key roles along with R. Parthiban in a supporting part, the film continues to generate strong buzz online.With the film getting mixed reviews, it remains to be seen whether the Pawan Kalyan starrer will do wonders at the box office.
