Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh had a disappointing first weekend, collecting around ₹80 Cr worldwide in four days despite the Ugadi release. The film’s collections declined with each passing day, raising concerns about its theatrical run.
Poor Opening Despite Festival Advantage
The film opened to around ₹50 Cr gross on its first day, which fell short of trade expectations considering the Ugadi holiday advantage. Instead of benefiting from the festive period, the film saw a steady drop and failed to gain momentum even on Sunday.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh vs OG: A Stark Contrast
The performance looks particularly underwhelming when compared to Pawan Kalyan’s previous release, OG. While OG had a sensational day 1 with over ₹140 Cr gross and nearly ₹90 Cr share, Ustaad Bhagat Singh hasn’t achieved these figures even after four days at the box office.
Closing Prospects Look Challenging
At this pace, the film may struggle to cross the ₹100 Cr mark. The declining day-wise collections and weak word-of-mouth have impacted the film’s sustaining power at the box office.
The disappointing performance has raised questions about the film’s commercial viability, especially given Pawan Kalyan’s star power and the festive release timing.