Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is set to hit cinemas on March 19, 2026, but its advance booking performance in North America has been below expectations. The Telugu action drama, directed by Harish Shankar, has not generated the kind of pre-release buzz typically seen for a star of Pawan Kalyan’s stature in overseas markets.
North America, often considered a strong market for Telugu films, has delivered a surprisingly moderate response to the film’s pre-sales.
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Premiere Sales And Ticket Count
The film grossed around USD 291K from its US premieres, with approximately 13,000 tickets sold across more than 1100 shows in 430 locations. Including other regions, the total North American premiere collection reached around USD 320K just a day before release.
Based on current trends, the premiere numbers are expected to close in the range of USD 450K to USD 500K. However, these figures are considered underwhelming for a big-ticket Pawan Kalyan release.
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Opening Day And Weekend Pre-Sales
The opening day advance booking, including premiere shows, has crossed USD 350K, which translates to approximately Rs. 3.23 crore gross. Meanwhile, the advance sales for the opening weekend are nearing the USD 400K mark in North America.
On a global level, the film’s overseas advance booking has surpassed USD 500K (around Rs. 4.62 crore) for opening day and premieres combined.
Competition From Dhurandhar 2
One of the major factors impacting the film’s advance booking could be its clash with the Bollywood biggie Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The strong buzz and massive opening of the competing film may have diverted a section of the audience, especially in overseas markets.
Despite this, there is still hope that Ustaad Bhagat Singh will perform well in India, particularly in its home market, where Pawan Kalyan enjoys a massive fan base.
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Cast And Expectations
Apart from Pawan Kalyan, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, R. Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Nawab Shah, B. S. Avinash, Gautami, and Chammak Chandra in key roles.
With just a few hours left for the premiere, all eyes are now on the initial audience response. If the film manages to impress viewers, it could witness a significant jump in collections over the weekend through positive word of mouth.
Disclaimer
The box office figures are compiled from various sources and internal research. These numbers are approximate and may vary. They are intended to provide an indicative overview of the film’s performance rather than exact totals.
