Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a Telugu action comedy starring Pawan Kalyan in the title role. The cast also includes Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, R. Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Nawab Shah, BS Avinash, Gautami and Chammak Chandra. The film is directed by Harish Shankar and its theatrical release date is March 19, 2026.
Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery after a sudden health issue and has been advised about 10 days of rest. His wife Anna Lezhneva confirmed he is recovering well, while several actors wished him a speedy recovery.
Netflix brings a diverse lineup this week with titles like BEEF Season 2, Stranger Things spin-off, and regional films.
Director Harish Shankar broke his silence on the poor reviews for his recently released Pawan Kalyan film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh. He said that he'd listen to constructive criticism and how online trolling doesn't affect him anymore.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh movie review: Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan offers fans moments of charm but struggles with outdated storytelling.
Pawan Kalyan makes a much-anticipated return to Telugu cinema, with Ustaad Bhagat Singh releasing on Ugadi. The film faces a direct box office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, setting the stage for a major cinematic showdown.
Raashii Khanna raised concerns regarding the impact of the Iran-US conflict on cinema. She reflected on how films will not be the first priority if the situation doesn't de-escalate.
The trailer of Ustaad Bhagat Singh starring Pawan Kalyan is finally out. The film is set to clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge at the box office.
Allu Arjun’s Allu Cinemas, located inside Allu Studios in Kokapet, will begin public operations this week with major releases including Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Ustaad Bhagat Singh playing on India's biggest Dolby Cinema screens.
As Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh are set to release on the same date, director Harish Shankar has reacted to the box office clash.
After his reply to a post went viral and drew backlash from Mahesh Babu's fans, director Harish Shankar issued a clarification, calling it unintentional. He explained that he liked an X post without fully reading it.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 could disrupt the dominance of South films if it crosses the Rs 1,500–2,000 crore mark. Here’s why the filmmaker believes the sequel could reshape box office trends.
Yash's Toxic has been postponed from March 19, but Dhurandhar: The Revenge has now reportedly run into Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh on that date. With the Ranveer Singh-starrer riding hype as few films do and Andhra Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan returning after They Call Him OG, the clash could be the most intriguing one at the Telugu box office in 2026.
Director Harish Shankar says Ustaad Bhagat Singh will not feature a traditional item song, keeping in mind Pawan Kalyan’s role as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.
Yash's Toxic may have avoided a clash with Dhurandhar 2, but its new release date could spell trouble for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. One strategic move has shifted things at the box office, and not every film may survive the impact.
Thaman will provide the background score for the upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, following scheduling conflicts with original composer Devi Sri Prasad. This was confirmed by the film's production house.
Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh will now release on March 19, taking the slot previously held by Yash’s Toxic. The shift also sets up a box office clash with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2.
Ram Charan's film Peddi, also starring Janhvi Kapoor, has been postponed for release in April this year. The film's original release date in March has now been taken over by Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film.
The 2026 Telugu slate announced by Netflix brings together mass entertainers such as Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Peddi and The Paradise, alongside a mix of action, drama and character-driven films.
After a muted 2025, Telugu cinema is lining up a high-stakes 2026 with star-driven festival releases, ambitious pan-India projects, and multiple comeback vehicles that could reshape box-office momentum.
Following the commercial success of the film OG, actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan has gifted director Sujeeth a Land Rover Defender valued at approximately Rs 3 crore, as a gesture of appreciation.
