Ustaad Bhagat Singh has crashed on Day 2 with a massive drop across all territories after a below-par opening day. The Pawan Kalyan starrer opened with ₹50 Cr gross worldwide on Day 1, but Day 2 collections fell to around ₹12 Cr worldwide, taking the total 2-day gross to ₹62 Cr.
Recovery Target Looking Difficult
With a breakeven target of ₹200 Cr, the film has recovered only 31% in two days, which is a big concern for theatres. The shocking part is that even today (Day 3), which is a Ramzan holiday, the advances are lower than Day 2.
Walk-ins are expected to be stronger due to the festive and weekend advantage today and tomorrow. However, the film faces stiff competition from Dhurandhar 2 (Telugu version), which released today and is already becoming the No.1 option in most centres.
Weekend Crucial for Survival
At the current pace, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is likely to complete nearly 90% of its theatrical run by this weekend itself. The film needs at least double Day 2 collections over today and tomorrow to improve recovery for buyers.
The film's release had generated significant buzz, but the on-ground response has not matched expectations. Theatre occupancies remain weak despite the holiday advantage, and the film will need a major turnaround over the weekend to avoid being labeled a theatrical disaster.