Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, Sreeleela, and Raashii Khanna, has almost concluded its first day on the Indian box office, and to this point, it has been ride. Released amid a wave of Dhurandhar 2, the film has made a mark within the Telugu market, pulling off start. The early trends of day 1 suggest an expected third-biggest opening for Tollywood in 2026. Keep reading for an in depth report!
The Tollywood motion thriller was within the making for a very long time, and eventually, it arrived on the massive screen after years. Unlike Pawan Kalyan’s previous film, OG, this one had underwhelming buzz and relies solely on the actor’s stardom. As expected, the stardom of the Power Star has come to the rescue, and despite mixed reviews and word of mouth, the film opened on note. Also, the film benefited significantly because of the Ugadi holiday within the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).
Ustaad Bhagat Singh clocks start on the Indian box office
While the night shows are yet to conclude, early trends suggest a net collection of 32-35 crore on the Indian box office for Ustaad Bhagat Singh on day 1. It equals a gross collection of 37.76-41.3 crore. Considering Pawan Kalyan’s presence, the estimated collections look underwhelming, but in isolation, it’s start. To an extent, it was also impacted by Dhurandhar 2; otherwise, collections would have been a bit higher.
Tollywood’s third biggest opening of 2026
With a start of 32-35 crore net, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has registered the third biggest Tollywood opening of 2026 in India. It’s behind Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (41.6 crore net). Prabhas’ The Raja Saab (62.9 crore net) tops the list. With paid previews, the film would have pulled off a much bigger start than Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
Take a have a look at Tollywood’s top openers of 2026 in India (net):
- The Raja Saab – 62.9 crore
- Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – 41.6 crore
- Ustaad Bhagat Singh – 32-35 crore
- Anaganaga Oka Raju – 5.5 crore
Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!
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