‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ starring Pawan Kalyan continues its theatrical run with steady numbers at the box office. The actioner was released during the festive occasion of Ugadi on March 19 and has now crossed the Rs 93 crore mark worldwide. Despite mixed reviews the film is managing to hold its ground with consistent box office collections.
Box office collection day 12 update
According to Sacnilk, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ collected Rs 1.10 crore on Day 9 (second Friday). It followed this with Rs 86 lakhs on Day 10 (second Saturday). The film picked up slightly again on Day 11 (second Sunday) with Rs 1.03 crore.With this, the total India net collection stands at Rs 69.94 crore. The India gross collection has reached Rs 82.20 crore. Overseas, the film has collected Rs 11.75 crore. This takes the total worldwide gross to Rs 93.95 crore by Day 12.
Steady run despite slower pace
While the film opened to strong expectations, the pace slowed down after the first week. However the second weekend numbers show that the film still has some pull among audiences. The occupancy remained in the range of 20–22 percent during the weekend days.The film is now inching closer to the Rs 70 crore mark in India net collections.
Story and core theme
Directed by Harish Shankar, the film follows a strong, message-driven narrative. It tells the story of a tribal boy who grows up inspired by his teacher, who names him Bhagat Singh.As he grows older, he stands against injustice and takes on powerful enemies. Pawan Kalyan’s swag and screen presence is surely the highlight of the movie.
Cast and performances
Apart from Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, the film features Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, and R. Parthiban in key roles.The film has received mixed reviews from critics. ETimes noted, “Director Harish Shankar opts for a familiar commercial template, where hero elevation takes precedence over narrative freshness. The film repeatedly sets up moments for Bhagat Singh to dominate the screen and to be fair, Pawan Kalyan delivers in those pockets. There are stretches where his presence alone lifts the scene, reminding you why he continues to command such a strong following. But between these moments, the film struggles to hold its ground. The first half moves along predictable lines, with comedy that doesn’t always land and sequences that feel more functional than engaging. A few elevation blocks work, but they are not enough to fully sustain interest.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
