Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar teamed up for the actioner ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ which is receiving mixed reviews from the audiences. The film continues its theatrical run with steady but slowing numbers. Pawan Kalyan starrer has now crossed Rs 90 crore at the worldwide box office. However, the second week trend suggests a dip in momentum after a strong opening week.
Strong start, lower second week
As reported by the Sacnilk website, the film collected Rs 65.95 crore in its first week. However, the second week has shown a visible slowdown. The collections have dropped significantly from day 8 onwards. The film collected Rs 1.00 crore on its second Thursday and it then earned Rs 1.10 crore on Friday.The weekend did not bring a major jump. On day 10, which was the second Saturday, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ collected Rs 86 lakhs.
Day-wise box office breakdown
On day 7 the film earned Rs 1.35 crore and this came with an occupancy of around 18 percent.On day 8, the collections dropped to Rs 1.00 crore. Day 9 saw a slight rise with Rs 1.10 crore and 22 percent occupancy. However, day 10 again dipped to Rs 86 lakhs with 20 percent occupancy.
India and worldwide collections
According to the same portal, the film has collected Rs 68.91 crore in India net so far. The India gross stands at Rs 81.02 crore. Overseas, the film has added Rs 11.60 crore to its total. With these numbers, the worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 92.62 crore.
Story and performances
The film follows Bhagat Singh, played by Pawan Kalyan. He is portrayed as a man driven by strong values and a sense of justice.The film is structured as a commercial entertainer that relies completely on Pawan Kalyan’s stardom.Review and critical responseThe film has received mixed responses from critics. Our ETimes review noted, “Sreeleela brings energy to her portions, adding liveliness to the screen, while Raashii Khanna offers a more composed presence.”It further added, “However, both characters feel underwritten, limiting the impact they could have had on the story.” The review also commented on the supporting cast.“The supporting cast, including seasoned actors, doesn’t get much scope either, with most roles functioning as extensions of the central narrative rather than fully developed characters.”On the technical side, the review stated, “Technically, the film does what is expected of a commercial entertainer.” It also observed, “The background score attempts to amplify key moments, especially during elevation scenes, but it cannot fully compensate for the lack of narrative depth.”The review concluded, “The overall experience remains uneven, with flashes of engagement surrounded by long stretches that feel routine.”The cast also includes Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, and R. Parthiban.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
