Pawan Kalyan Calls for ‘Ustaad Ugadi’ at Grand Pre-Release Event of Ustaad Bhagat Singh

March 16, 2026 Published by surendra

Power Star Pawan Kalyan has reunited with director Harish Shankar for the much-anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, marking their collaboration after the blockbuster Gabbar Singh. The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers.

The movie features Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna as the female leads. Music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while S. Thaman has provided the background score. With the songs, teaser, and trailer already creating strong buzz, the film is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on March 19, coinciding with Ugadi.

Ahead of the release, the makers organized a massive pre-release event at the Police Grounds in Hyderabad, which witnessed thousands of enthusiastic fans.

Pawan Kalyan: “Cinema Gave Me Everything”

Addressing the crowd, Pawan Kalyan expressed his gratitude to fans and the film’s team.

He said that cinema has always been close to his heart as it gave him recognition and the opportunity to serve people. “I always want my producers to prosper and my fans to feel happy. I never focus on how much money a film collects; I only hope the film turns out well,” he said.

Pawan Kalyan also spoke about the pride of Telugu cinema achieving global recognition. “I don’t see it as Telugu cinema or Tamil cinema—I see it as Indian cinema. It is a proud moment that our industry has reached the level of winning Oscars,” he remarked.

He described Megastar Chiranjeevi as the only hero in his life and thanked him for appreciating the film’s trailer on social media. He also expressed gratitude to Ram Charan for his support.

Completing the Film Amid Challenges

The actor revealed that the project went through several changes during its journey. Initially, the team had planned a different story, but it later evolved into the current script. The pandemic and his entry into active politics also caused delays.

Despite these challenges, the team managed to complete the film’s shoot in around 40–45 days. Pawan Kalyan mentioned that he worked about five to six hours a day while balancing his public responsibilities.

“Ustaad Bhagat Singh gave me the confidence that I can continue doing films,” he added.

Praise for the Team

Pawan Kalyan appreciated the producers of Mythri Movie Makers for consistently delivering successful films such as Pushpa, Janatha Garage, and Srimanthudu. He also thanked lyricists Chandrabose, Bhaskarabhatla, and Kasarla Shyam, along with the film’s technical team including Neeta Lulla, Dinesh Master, Ram–Lakshman, Anand Sai, Ayananka Bose, Karthik Srinivas, and others.

He praised Sreeleela as an exceptional dancer and performer and said the role would be memorable in her career. He also thanked Raashii Khanna for joining the film.

Calling Harish Shankar the main reason behind the film’s impact, Pawan Kalyan said the director worked passionately to present him in a way that fans love. “From the bottom of my heart—hats off to Harish Shankar,” he said.

Harish Shankar: “This Ugadi Will Be ‘Ustaad Ugadi’”

Director Harish Shankar explained that the film initially had a different storyline set in a college backdrop, but it eventually evolved into the present narrative. He acknowledged that the pandemic and script changes contributed to the delay.

He thanked producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar for their unwavering support, calling them “dream producers for any director.”

Harish also praised Devi Sri Prasad for delivering powerful music and Thaman for an impactful background score. He revealed that a massive set was constructed for the song “Collar Ey Etthara,” making it one of the biggest sets ever built by Mythri Movie Makers.

“Let’s celebrate this Ugadi as Ustaad Ugadi in theatres,” he told fans.

Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna Share Their Experiences

Actress Sreeleela said she learned a lot from Harish Shankar’s dedication and thanked the producers for the opportunity. Speaking about Pawan Kalyan, she said he is not only a Power Star but also a “People’s Star” who inspires many.

Actress Raashii Khanna said acting alongside Pawan Kalyan had been a long-standing dream. She described him as a simple and compassionate person who constantly thinks about people’s welfare. She also praised Harish Shankar’s hard work and expressed confidence that the film would recreate the magic of Gabbar Singh.

Producers Confident About the Film

Producer Naveen Yerneni said making a film with Pawan Kalyan had been their dream for years. Despite his responsibilities as Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan ensured the film was completed.

Producer Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar added that the team was extremely confident after watching the film’s output and described it as a “complete commercial entertainer from start to finish.”

Hosted by popular anchor Suma, the grand event was filled with excitement and fan celebrations. With expectations soaring, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is all set to hit theatres on March 19, promising a festive cinematic experience for audiences this Ugadi.