Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' Sees Strong Overseas Advance Booking Momentum
Advance bookings for the highly anticipated action-comedy film 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', starring superstar Pawan Kalyan, have begun gaining significant momentum in international markets, particularly in North America. According to a social media update shared by distributor Prathyangira Cinemas on March 15, the film's advance bookings in North America have already crossed the impressive milestone of 200,000 USD. This strong early response indicates robust interest from the Telugu diaspora and international audiences ahead of the film's theatrical release.
Premiere Schedule and Ugadi Festival Release Date
The premieres in North America are expected to take place on March 18, which is one day before the film's official theatrical release in India. Directed by Harish Shankar, 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, a date that strategically coincides with the festive occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. The film is described as an action-comedy centered around a powerful character portrayed by Pawan Kalyan and is reported to be a remake of Vijay's popular Tamil film 'Theri'.
Box Office Competition with 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' will face direct competition at the box office from the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', creating an exciting clash during the festive season. Meanwhile, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a significant Government Order (GO) regarding the film's screenings. The order specifically allows 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' to hold benefit shows instead of traditional premiere shows.
Earlier reports had suggested that premiere screenings might take place on March 18, similar to the schedule planned for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. However, the latest government order clarifies that benefit shows will officially begin on March 19. These special screenings are expected to start very early in the morning, with reports indicating that shows could begin around 4 AM or 5 AM. According to the government order, the ticket price for these benefit shows has been fixed at Rs 500 per ticket.
Early Reactions from Overseas Screenings
The film has already generated some early positive reactions online from industry insiders. On March 11, prominent film personality Umair Sandhu shared his first impressions on social media platform X after watching the overseas censor screening. He particularly praised the film's opening sequence, writing enthusiastically: "#PawanKalyan Entry Scene is Paisa Vasool! Watching Overseas Censor Screening #UstaadBhagatSingh!" This early feedback suggests the film delivers strong entertainment value from the very beginning.
Apart from lead actor Pawan Kalyan, the film also features Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, and R. Parthiban in key supporting roles, adding to the star power and appeal of this much-anticipated release. The combination of a popular star cast, festive release timing, and strong overseas advance bookings positions 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' as one of the most talked-about Telugu film releases of the season.
