The pre-release event for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, was held on March 15, 2026, at the Police Grounds in Yousufguda, Hyderabad. The film’s director, Harish Shankar, addressed why he couldn’t mention actress Raashi Khanna and music director Thaman during his speech at the event.
Why Harish Shankar Skipped Key Names
Harish Shankar mentioned the big names Raashi Khanna and Thaman in a follow-up statement, explaining that time constraints at the pre-release event prevented him from speaking about them. The director had to finish his speech quickly since Pawan Kalyan was scheduled to speak immediately after.
Strong Confidence in Thaman’s Background Score
The director expressed unwavering confidence in Thaman’s background score for Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Harish Shankar and Thaman have collaborated before, and the director believes the music director has delivered exceptional work for this film.
Raashi Khanna’s Entertainment Quotient
Harish Shankar also highlighted that Raashi Khanna brings strong entertainment value to Ustaad Bhagat Singh, particularly in the first half. He believes her comedy portions with Pawan Kalyan will work very well with audiences.
The director confirmed that all post-production work has been completed and the content is currently being dispatched to theaters ahead of the film’s theatrical release on March 19, coinciding with the Ugadi festival. Fans have responded positively to Harish Shankar’s confidence in the film’s content.