Power Star Pawan Kalyan teamed up with director Harish Shankar for the mass entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh, featuring Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads. Released as a Ugadi festival treat, the film failed to deliver the expected magic at the box office.
Surprising OTT Success
However, once the film arrived on OTT platforms, it registered an unexpected response. Within just two weeks of streaming, Ustaad Bhagat Singh shocked everyone by setting massive records. The film clocked 4.4 million views and achieved 10.9 million streaming hours, making it the No.1 South Indian film of 2026 in terms of digital performance.
Career Milestone for Pawan Kalyan
This achievement is being compared to the lifetime response of Pawan Kalyan’s biggest hyped projects. Remarkably, Ustaad Bhagat Singh managed to reach that level in just two weeks on OTT, proving its strong connect with home audiences.
The Buzz
While the film misfired in theaters, its OTT response has given it a new lease of life. Fans are now calling it one of the most surprising turnarounds in recent Telugu cinema.
