US Edition‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ movie review: Harish Shankar, Pawan Kalyan’s film is is an incoherent bore
The film combines political thriller elements and religious symbolism but suffers from an incoherent story, relying on Pawan Kalyan's fan base, according to critics.
- On Thursday, Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened in theatres, reuniting Pawan Kalyan and director Harish Shankar after their 2012 hit Gabbar Singh.
- The story draws on Bhagavad Gita teachings and Bhagat Singh references, with Pawan Kalyan, lead actor and deputy chief minister, adding political resonance in Andhra Pradesh's tribal areas.
- Reviewers found the screenplay dated and the treatment of sensitive scenes, including a rape-victim subplot, regressive.
- By 1pm, live reports showed Rs 12.53 crore in collections, reflecting strong fan turnout, but analysts predicted a Rs 105 crore opening day while reviewers warned general audiences might be less forgiving.
- Critics warned the star against repeating collaborations that favour fan-service, noting the film’s forced nostalgic tracks and mediocre music, with only one mildly engaging song by Devi Sri Prasad.
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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Movie Review: Pawan Kalyan cannot save this dated 2026 mass entertainer
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Movie Review & Rating: Pawan Kalyan's movie had every reason to work. A beloved star, a director who hit gold with him once before, and over five years of build-up. Instead we get a film that worships its hero, lectures its audience, and forgets to tell a story worth caring about.
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