The upcoming Telugu action entertainer ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ has started creating huge hype ahead of its theatrical release. the protagonist Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, the film will be released on March 19, 2026 and coincides with the Ugadi festivities. With only a few days to go until the premiere, an early review has spread on social media.
Early reviews call it “Paisa vasool”.
On March 11, filmmaker Umair Sandhu shared his first impressions of the film on X. Sharing her reaction, she wrote, “#PawanKalyan Entry Scene is Paisa Vasool! Watching Overseas Censor Screening #UstaadBhagatSingh !.”
Advance booking buzz crosses the 120 million mark
Even before the release of “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” it is said to have generated impressive business through advance bookings. Money Control reports that the film has already registered significant ticket sales in the Telugu speaking regions and the film has also earned nearly Rs 120 crores in booking sales in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Ticket price increase Approved in Andhra Pradesh
Ahead of the film’s release, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a temporary hike in tickets for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Telugu website 123 reported. A new Government Order confirming the revised price has also surfaced online.Under the order, single-screen theaters can hike ticket prices by Rs 100, inclusive of GST. This takes the revised ticket to Rs 247.For multiplex theatres, ticket prices may go up by Rs 125 inclusive of GST. The revised multiplex fare will be Rs 302.These improved ticket prices will be valid for ten days from March 19.
Benefit shows scheduled for early morning performances
According to the same Government Order, the film will not have a release before the official release. Instead, a special benefit show will be held on the opening day itself. The benefit show will take place on March 19. It will start early in the morning, from 4:00 to 5:00.The ticket price for this special show has been fixed at Rs 500 inclusive of GST. In addition, the theaters have been allowed to screen five shows a day for the first ten days of the release.Interestingly, initially, the project was scheduled to be released on March 26. The makers later decided to advance the release by a week, bringing it to theaters earlier than planned.Directed by Harish Shankar, the film also features Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna and R. Parthiban in key roles. On the other hand, Pawan Kalyan’s previous film was ‘OG’.
