Ustaad Bhagat Singh is all set to hit theatres on March 19, and its Day 1 advance booking numbers suggest a moderate start at the Indian box office. Despite high expectations, the film’s pre-sales response has been slightly underwhelming, although it still shows decent traction due to strong fan support.
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Day 1 Advance Booking Collection
As per early trends, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has sold over 2.67 lakh tickets across India for its opening day. The film has generated approximately ₹6.75 crore gross through advance bookings so far, excluding blocked seats.
With one day still left before release, trade experts expect the film to touch the ₹10 crore mark in Day 1 advance booking collections.
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Competition from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge
The film is facing tough competition from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which has created significant buzz nationwide. The hype around this big release has also impacted the advance booking momentum of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, even in Telugu-speaking regions.
However, Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan following continues to give the film a strong base.
Screen Count and Buzz
Ustaad Bhagat Singh has secured a wide release with nearly 3,600 shows across India. While such a large screen count usually results in strong advance sales, the overall buzz for the film has not matched expectations.
Individually, the numbers are decent, but considering the lead actor’s star power, they are seen as slightly below expectations.
State-Wise Booking Trends
The film is performing best in Andhra Pradesh, contributing around ₹3.96 crore in advance bookings. Telangana follows with ₹2.25 crore, while Karnataka has recorded approximately ₹42 lakh gross so far.
This trend indicates that the film’s core strength lies in its home market.
Comparison with The Raja Saab
In 2026, The Raja Saab holds the record for the highest Day 1 pre-sales in Tollywood with ₹15.31 crore gross.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh is unlikely to surpass this figure and is expected to secure the second spot in terms of advance booking this year.
Cast and Crew Details
Directed by Harish Shankar, the film is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers.
The movie stars Sree Leela, Raashii Khanna, and R. Parthiban in key roles alongside Pawan Kalyan. The film is reportedly made on a budget of ₹150 crore.
