Harish Shankar, the director of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has addressed the film’s clash with Dhurandhar 2, clarifying that the choice on the discharge date was not entirely in his control. Following the postponement of Toxic, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is now set to release alongside Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, creating considerable buzz within the industry. Nonetheless, Harish Shankar stays unfazed by the competition, asserting that the box office can accommodate two to 3 big movies concurrently.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Director On Box Office Clash With Dhurandhar 2
In an interview with Gulte, Harish clarified that the timing of the discharge was a collective decision and never solely his alternative. When asked concerning the box office clash and whether he felt nervous about competing with Dhurandhar 2, he openly praised his rival. He stated, “With all due respect, Aditya Dhar is a superior filmmaker. I watched Uri, and he’s a really impactful, influential director. Movies across India should consider Dhurandhar as competition. But in our Telugu market, we’ve our own space. Also, they belong to different genres. If Dhurandhar was an SRK (Shah Rukh Khan) film—filled with songs and entertainment—we’d think in a different way. But Bhagat Singh and Dhurandhar are entirely different movies.”
He added, “It’s a collective decision, not only mine. I also felt that since I’m working with Pawan Sir after an extended time, it’s natural to think concerning the competition. But whether it’s Sankranti or summer, there’s room for 2-3 big movies to succeed. It’s not like only Dhurandhar can be shown across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.”
Harish expressed confidence in Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan base. Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh moved up its release date to March 19, coinciding with Ugadi. And it’s going to now clash with Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh.
About Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Ustaad Bhagat Singh is an adaptation of the 2016 Tamil film Theri. The Tamil film was directed by Atlee and has been in production since 2023. It features Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad and Thaman S.
About Dhurandhar 2
Dhurandhar 2 marks Ranveer Singh’s return as Hamza, also generally known as Jaskirat—a spy operating in Pakistan. The film boasts an ensemble forged including R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Danish Pandor, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. The primary instalment was an enormous hit, earning Rs 1300 crore worldwide. The sequel is extremely anticipated to duplicate that success. The unique film was released in December last yr.
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