‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, starring Pawan Kalyan, has locked its OTT partner even before completing its theatrical run. The action entertainer marks the second collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar.As per reports, the makers finalised the digital deal with Netflix. The film is expected to stream in multiple languages.
Producer reveals streaming timeline
Reports from 123 Telugu website says that during a press interaction held before release, producer Naveen Yerneni shared key details about the OTT premiere. He confirmed that the film will follow a five-week theatrical window before arriving online. If the timeline holds, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is likely to premiere on April 24, 2026.
Early Twitter reviews
Early reactions on social media indicate a divided response. One viewer wrote on Twitter, “Best Commercial Entertainment of ths Decade Thats it ! A True Fanboy Sambavam From @harish2you Vintage Kalyan is Back.”However, not all feedback has been positive. Another review read, “#UstaadBhagatSingh A Completely Outdated Commercial Entertainer! A commercial film like this doesn’t necessarily need out of the box writing, but it atleast needs some freshness. This one feels outdated to the core from the start to end. A few elevation blocks work, but the film lacks flow, feeling like a stitched together compilation of commercial scenes. Harish Shankar falters on both comedy and commercial writing. Thaman tries to elevate with his BGM but has little scope. PK tries in parts, but this one misses his trademark energy. Boring! Rating: 2/5.”
Advance booking numbers show strong start
Despite mixed reviews, the film has opened well in advance bookings. According to Koimoireports, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ sold over 2.67 lakh tickets across India for its opening day. Reportedly, the film grossed around Rs 6.75 crore from pre-sales alone, excluding blocked seats.
Star cast
Apart from Pawan Kalyan, the film features a strong supporting cast. Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna play the female leads. The ensemble also includes K. S. Ravikumar, R. Parthiban, Gautami, and Rao Ramesh in pivotal roles.
