The collections of Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh have dropped significantly on weekdays. The film already had a below-par first weekend, and the road ahead looks tough. However, director Harish Shankar is leaving no stone unturned to keep the film in the news. He recently attended an interactive session with a group of women, along with the film’s leading lady Sreeleela.
Responding to a fan, he said, “Among Gabbar Singh and Ustaad Bhagat Singh, my favorite is the latter because I can see a more mature writer in myself. Every filmmaker wants a solo release for their film, but due to the decision of my exhibitors and producers, we had to prepone the release. It was a big risk clashing with a monster like Dhurandhar 2.”
Harish Shankar added, “As said in the Bhagavad Gita, only effort is in our hands, not the result. I feel happy about the appreciation for the film. Ustaad Bhagat Singh might not have broken previous records and may have earned less revenue than other films. Not every movie can break records, and not every Friday can be ours. Content is only in our hands, but collections depend on factors like the release window, ticket hikes, and competition from other films.”