Ustaad Bhagat Singh is turning out to be a major shock at the box office, with its numbers falling below Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which itself had a disappointing run.
From every angle, be it the combination, release period, or even word of mouth, Ustaad Bhagat Singh was expected to perform better. However, the box office trend is telling a completely different story.
Day 1 and Weekend Collections Comparison
On opening day, Hari Hara Veera Mallu collected around ₹70 Cr gross, whereas Ustaad Bhagat Singh managed only ₹50 Cr gross.
The gap continued over the weekend as well. Hari Hara Veera Mallu posted around ₹105 Cr gross in its first weekend, while Ustaad Bhagat Singh could collect only ₹80 Cr gross in the same period.
Long Run Concerns for Ustaad Bhagat Singh
What’s more concerning is the long run. Even reaching the ₹100 Cr mark looks like a tough task for Ustaad Bhagat Singh at the current pace, which has come as a big shock.
Very few expected the film to perform below Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which itself ended up as a colossal disaster. The production delays and uncertainties surrounding both films had raised concerns among trade circles.
Now, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is heading towards an even worse outcome, making it one of the most unexpected box office results in recent times. With Pawan Kalyan’s stardom increasingly dependent on loyal fan support, the underperformance raises questions about the film’s appeal beyond core audiences.