Pawan Kalyan’s next biggie, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has registered ₹10 Cr in All India advance sales. Overseas bookings stand at approximately ₹4 Cr. The total worldwide advance bookings currently stand at ₹14 Cr.
Ordinary Booking Trend for a Pawan Kalyan Film
This booking trend looks ordinary, considering the star combination, high expectations, and the film’s massive scale. The shocking aspect is that current advance sales are even lower than Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
The film’s glimpse, which drew comparisons to Gabbar Singh, had created significant buzz earlier. However, that momentum hasn’t fully translated into advance bookings yet.
Last-Day Jump Needed Before Ugadi Release
On the final day of advance bookings, Ustaad Bhagat Singh needs a substantial jump to build momentum before its theatrical run begins. The film has one major advantage working in its favor — it releases on Ugadi, a festival day with traditionally high footfalls.
Advance sales may be slow, but positive word of mouth could trigger massive walk-ins on the festival day. Sony Music’s acquisition of the audio rights earlier this year had indicated strong commercial confidence in the project.