Starring ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ Pawan KalyanIt has blocked its OTT partner even before the completion of its theatrical run. The action entertainer marks Pawan Kalyan’s and second collaboration Harish Shankar.According to reports, executives ended the digital deal with Netflix. The film is expected to release in multiple languages.
The producer shows the streaming chronology
Reports from Telugu website 123 say that in a pre-release press interaction, producer Naveen Yerneni shared key details about the OTT release. He confirmed that the film will follow a five-week theatrical window before hitting the web. If the timeline sticks, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is likely to release on April 24, 2026.
Early reviews on Twitter
Initial reactions on social media indicate a divided response. A viewer wrote on Twitter, “The best commercial entertainer of the decade that is! @harish2you Vintage Kalyan’s True Fanboy Sambavam Is Back.”However, not all feedback has been positive. Another review said, “#UstaadBhagatSingh Totally outdated commercial entertainer! A commercial movie like this doesn’t necessarily need to come out with writing, but it needs at least some freshness. This feels dated from start to finish. Some quotable blocks work, but the movie lacks flow, it feels 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.”
Advance booking numbers show a strong start
Despite mixed reviews, the film opened ahead of advance bookings. According to Koimoireports, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ sold over 2.67 lakh tickets across India on its opening day. Reportedly, the film collected around 6.75 crores from pre-sales alone, excluding blocked seats.
Stars actors
Apart from Pawan Kalyan, the film has a strong ensemble cast. Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna play the female leads. The cast also includes KS Ravikumar, R. Parthiban, Gautami and Rao Ramesh in important roles.