"A Pure Telugu Feast for Ugadi": Harish Shankar & Team Promise a Box-Office Storm with 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'
The stage is set for a massive cinematic celebration as the team of Ustaad Bhagat Singh addressed the media during a high-energy pre-release press meet on Wednesday morning. With the film slated for a grand global release tomorrow, March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Ugadi festival, the air is thick with anticipation for the reunion of the iconic Gabbar Singh duo—Power Star Pawan Kalyan and director Harish Shankar.
Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the blockbuster banner Mythri Movie Makers, the film features Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna as the leading ladies.
Harish Shankar: "The Wait for a Complete Star Film Ends Tomorrow"
Director Harish Shankar, often called the "Cult Captain" by fans, expressed his supreme confidence in the final output.
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The 'Ustaad' Factor: Harish noted that the industry has lacked a "full-fledged commercial entertainer" from a top-tier superstar for quite some time. He promised that Ustaad Bhagat Singh would fill that void with a perfect blend of dances, sharp dialogues, and heavy-duty heroism.
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Pawan Kalyan’s Dedication: Despite his heavy administrative and governance responsibilities, Pawan Kalyan remained meticulously disciplined with the shooting schedules, ensuring the film was completed without wasting time or resources.
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Thaman’s Last-Minute Brilliance: Harish specially thanked S. Thaman, who took over the background score and delivered a "heroic" effort by completing the task in just 12 days.
Producers’ Dream Come True
For Naveen Yerneni, producing a film with Pawan Kalyan was a half-decade-long dream.
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Efficient Execution: Despite delays due to the pandemic and political shifts, the shoot—which began last June—was described as a "picnic" due to Harish Shankar’s flawless planning.
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Early Verdict: Having already watched the film multiple times, the producer assured families that it is a "complete entertainer" from start to finish. Global premiere shows are set to begin as early as 5 AM tomorrow.
Leading Ladies on the "Triple Celebration"
The film’s heroines shared their excitement for the Telugu New Year release:
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Sreeleela: Offering her Ugadi wishes, she described the film as a "perfect New Year gift" for the Telugu audience and praised her co-star Raashii Khanna, noting their strong bond despite not sharing screen space.
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Raashii Khanna: For Raashii, the film marks her first release of 2026. She termed the combination of a holiday release and a Pawan Kalyan film a "triple celebration" for her career.
