Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ Likely to Hit Screens on March 26

The makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh , starring Pawan Kalyan and directed by Harish Shankar , have triggered fresh excitement with the announcement of a “Poster with Date” reveal scheduled for 4:15 pm on Tuesday. The update has fuelled strong speculation that the high-profile action drama will be released in theatres on March 26, 2026 .

Although the production house is yet to make an official announcement, prominent Telugu trade portals 123Telugu and Telugu360 have reported that the release date is locked , positioning the film as one of the first major Tollywood summer releases of 2026. The buzz gathered momentum after the director shared a striking still from the film a day earlier, drawing widespread attention from fans and industry observers.

In the film, Pawan Kalyan plays an IPS officer , a role that forms the emotional and action-packed core of the narrative. The story revolves around a man who fakes his own death along with his young daughter following a devastating family tragedy . While attempting to live in anonymity, his past returns to haunt him as old enemies resurface , threatening to expose his identity. The film promises a mix of high-octane action , emotional drama , and mass appeal , trademarks of Harish Shankar’s commercial cinema.

The cast includes Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna in prominent roles. Principal photography was completed late last year , and the film is currently in the advanced stages of post-production , with work underway on background score, visual effects, and final editing .

According to trade estimates, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is mounted on a budget of around ₹200–230 crore , making it one of the costliest films in Pawan Kalyan’s career . Industry analysts note that a substantial portion of the investment has gone into large-scale action sequences and star remuneration .

From a business standpoint, a late-March release places the film advantageously at the start of the summer holiday season , traditionally a lucrative window for big-budget Telugu films. With strong pre-release business expected across theatrical, satellite, and digital rights , the film is being viewed as a potential season opener for Tollywood in 2026 .

All eyes are now on the official poster reveal , which is expected to confirm the release date and offer a fresh glimpse of Pawan Kalyan’s much-anticipated avatar in the film.