Hyderabad, India — March 24, 2026
Actor Pawan Kalyan’s much-anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is underperforming at the box office, with weak audience turnout and mixed-to-negative reception impacting its overall run.
Despite initial buzz, the film has failed to gain momentum, particularly due to its reported weak storyline and strong competition from Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, which continues to dominate theaters nationwide.
📊 Box Office Collection: Day 5 Performance
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Ustaad Bhagat Singh collected approximately ₹1.96 crore on its first Monday (Day 5), marking a significant drop from its opening weekend numbers.
With this, the film’s total India net collection stands at ₹62.26 crore after five days, indicating a steep slowdown in earnings.
📉 Struggles Continue Amid Tough Competition
Trade analysts note that the film’s box office performance has been severely impacted by:
- Strong competition from Dhurandhar 2
- Underwhelming audience reviews
- Lack of strong word-of-mouth
- Weak screenplay and narrative execution
The Monday drop further signals limited audience retention, a critical factor for long-term box office success.
🎬 Declared a Box Office Flop
Based on its current trajectory and production scale, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is now being widely regarded by trade experts as a box office flop, marking a significant setback for Pawan Kalyan.
The film was expected to deliver a major commercial success but has instead struggled to sustain audience interest beyond its opening days.
🧾 Trade Outlook
Unless there is an unexpected surge in collections, the film is unlikely to recover its reported budget. Industry observers suggest that upcoming weekday collections will be crucial, though current trends remain unfavorable.
