Ustaad Bhagat Singh First Review: Early Reaction Surfaces Ahead Of Pawan Kalyan Film's Release

Ustaad Bhagat Singh First Review: Ustaad Bhagat Singh, the upcoming Telugu action-comedy starring Pawan Kalyan, is gearing up for its theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Ugadi festival. Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film also features Sreeleela, Raashii Khanna, and R. Parthiban in key roles. The project was earlier scheduled to arrive in theatres on March 26, but the release date was later advanced by a week.

With the release date approaching, early discussions about the film have begun circulating online. On March 11, Umair Sandhu, who claims to be a member of an overseas censor board, shared posts on X mentioning that he had attended an overseas censor screening of the film.

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In a post shared on March 11, Umair Sandhu wrote that Pawan Kalyan's entry scene in the film is "paisa vasool." In another post a few minutes later, he stated that his first review of the film would be released soon on his Instagram account.

On March 15, Umair Sandhu shared what he described as a "first review" of Ustaad Bhagat Singh on X. In his post, he called the film a "Pawan Kalyan vehicle" and stated that the actor "stole the show." He also commented on Sreeleela's appearance and said the film has elements that could appeal to mass audiences. Sandhu further rated the film 4 stars in his post.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh CBFC Clearance, Story and Runtime Details

Apart from these social media posts, a report by Filmibeat Telugu has also provided details related to the film's certification and story outline. According to the report, members and representatives of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) watched the film ahead of its release.

As per the report, the film's narrative follows Bhagat Singh, played by Pawan Kalyan, who belongs to a tribal community. Inspired by his mentor, the character is portrayed as someone who follows a life guided by values and discipline. He later becomes a police officer and is shown confronting injustice and unlawful activities in society.

The report further notes that the storyline focuses on a police officer who raises his voice against social issues, corruption, and alleged wrongdoing by political leaders. The character's journey is depicted as one driven by the goal of protecting society and working towards public welfare.

According to a report by Filmibeat Telugu, CBFC officials viewed the film on March 10 and reportedly granted it clearance for release without any cuts. While minor objections were raised regarding certain scenes and dialogues, the film's team provided explanations, after which the board expressed satisfaction.

The producers later announced that the film has received a UA (16+) certificate, which means viewers aged 16 and above can watch the film independently, while younger viewers may require parental guidance.

The report by Filmibeat Telugu also noted that the film received a positive response during the certification process. According to the report, representatives associated with the censor screening reportedly appreciated the way the story was presented. They were also said to have observed that Pawan Kalyan's screen presence and director Harish Shankar's stylistic approach are visible throughout the film.

Reports cited by Filmibeat Telugu also suggest that the film's runtime has been set at around 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes). Music for the project has been composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while S. Thaman has provided the background score. The film's cinematography is handled by Ayananka Bose, with editing by Karthik Srinivas.

With the release now less than a week away, more reactions and details about Ustaad Bhagat Singh are expected to emerge in the coming days.