Ustaad Bhagat Singh has emerged as a massive disaster at the box office, underperforming Hari Hara Veera Mallu in almost all markets, including overseas territories.
North America Collections: A Historic Low
Hari Hara Veera Mallu, already considered a career-low disaster for Pawan Kalyan, had at least opened to decent numbers in North America, collecting over $900K+ on Day 1 — though that itself was seen as a poor opening for a star hero.
But Ustaad Bhagat Singh has gone even lower. Its full run closing in North America stands at around $796K, which is less than HHVM’s Day 1 opening. This clearly shows the scale of rejection the film faced overseas.
| Market | HHVM Day 1 | UBS Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| North America | $900K+ | $796K |
| Overall Overseas | $1.2M | $1.2M |
Overseas Market Performance
In the overall overseas market, Hari Hara Veera Mallu collected around $1.2M on its opening day, whereas Ustaad Bhagat Singh overseas lifetime closing is also in the same $1.2M range — again matching just a single day of HHVM.
Worldwide Box Office: Below ₹100 Cr
Worldwide, the situation is no better. Ustaad Bhagat Singh has closed under ₹100 Cr, becoming the only film of Pawan Kalyan post-COVID to finish below the ₹100 Cr mark. Even disasters like Bro and Hari Hara Veera Mallu managed to cross ₹100 Cr in their full runs.
Overall, Ustaad Bhagat Singh stands out as a much bigger disaster, underperforming even when compared to an already low benchmark like Hari Hara Veera Mallu.