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Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHarish Shankar
Screenplay byDasaradh
Based onTheri
by Atlee
Produced by
  • Naveen Yerneni
  • Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar
Starring
CinematographyAyananka Bose
Edited byKarthika Srinivas
Music byDevi Sri Prasad
Production
company
Release date
  • 26 March 2026 (2026-03-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹100 crore[1]

Ustaad Bhagat Singh (transl. Teacher Bhagat Singh) is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Nawab Shah, B. S. Avinash, Gautami, Chammak Chandra and others in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 2016 Tamil film Theri.[2] The film is scheduled to be released by theatrically on 26 March 2026.[3]

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced as Bhavadeeyudu Bhagat Singh on 9 September 2021.[4] It marks the second collaboration of Pawan Kalyan with Harish Shankar after Gabbar Singh (2012).[5] Later in December 2022, title was changed to Ustaad Bhagat Singh.[6] The film's launch event with a pooja ceremony was held on 11 December 2022 at Ramanaidu Studios with cast and crew.[7]

Casting

Sreeleela was cast as the female lead.[8] Later on July 2025, Raashii Khanna joined the cast to play a pivotal role with a character poster, and stated to be a parallel female lead role as Shloka, it marks her first collaboration with Kalyan and Harish[9], later it was revealed that she was the replacement for actress Sakshi Vaidya.[10] Ashutosh Rana, Nawab Shah, B. S. Avinash, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Narra Srinu, Chammak Chandra, Giri and Temper Vamsi would play important roles.[11] Later on October 2025, Khanna revealed that she was signed the film, without reading the script, only for Pawan Kalyan.[12]

Filming and post-production

Principal photography commenced on 5 April 2023. A police station was erected in Aluminium factory, Hyderabad for film's first schedule.[13] Sreeleela joined the set on 11 April.[14] The first schedule for filming ended on 15 April.[11] In June 2023, the team erected a massive set for the film's next schedule.[15] Raashii Khanna joined the sets on July 2025, and wrapped up her portions on December 2025.[16] After wrapped up in December, the team moved into post-production work on January 2026, with dubbing works.[17] Raashii Khanna started dubbing for her portions on February 2026.[18]

Music

Devi Sri Prasad is hired as the music director.[19] Music session began in May 2023.[20] The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music India.[21]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Dekhlenge Saala"Vishal Dadlani4:07

Release

Theatrical

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is scheduled to be released theatrically on 26 March 2026.[22][3] Initially, it was planned for a release in 2024, but got delayed as Harish Shankar moved on to direct Mr. Bachchan (2024), reuniting with Ravi Teja, and Kalyan went on to finish the shooting of Hari Hara Veera Mallu and They Call Him OG (Both In 2025).[23]

Home media

The digital streaming rights of the film were originally acquired by Amazon Prime Video, but they later reverted to Netflix.[24]

References

  1. ^ S, Hari Prasad (5 April 2023). Ustaad Bhagat Singh Budget: ఉస్తాద్ భగత్ సింగ్ బడ్జెట్ ఎంతో తెలుసా? [Ustaad Bhagat Singh Budget: Do you know the budget of Ustad Bhagat Singh?]. Hindustan Times Telugu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh release new poster". Cinema Express. 11 May 2023. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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  11. ^ a b "It is a wrap for the first schedule of Ustaad Bhagat Singh". Cinema Express. 15 April 2023. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Raashii Khanna Signed Ustaad Bhagat Singh Without Reading Script: 'It's Pawan Kalyan's Film, I'm A Part'". News18. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  13. ^ Singh, Rajni (6 April 2023). "Pawan Kalyan starts shooting for 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', see leaked pics". www.indiatvnews.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Andhra Pradesh Breaking News, Telangana News, Hyderabad News Updates, National News, Breaking News". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 19 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  15. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (5 June 2023). "Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh to feature a massive set; Myrthi Movie Makers share glimpse on social media : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 18 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  16. ^ "'Ustaad Bhagat Singh': Raashii Khanna shares BTS PICS from sets of Pawan Kalyan starrer: 'Between action and cut, there's stillness'". The Times of India. 21 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  17. ^ Desk, Cinema Express (29 January 2026). "Ustaad Bhagat Singh accelerates post-production work". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 February 2026. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ "'Ustaad Bhagat Singh': Raashii Khanna begins dubbing for Pawan Kalyan starrer ahead of March 26 release; shares pics". The Times of India. 9 February 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  19. ^ Hymavati, Ravali (5 May 2023). "Rock Star Devi Sri Prasad Makes An Exciting Announcement Regarding Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  20. ^ Today, Telangana (1 May 2023). "'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' music sittings begin". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Sony Music Teams up with Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh". 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  22. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' Locks Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter India. 5 February 2026.
  23. ^ "Pawan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' with Harish Shankar on hold? All we know". India Today. 17 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Netflix Secures Digital Rights for Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'". Deccan Chronicle. 26 January 2026.
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