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Rumours have been circulating that Dhurandhar 2 might get postponed, but the team has firmly clarified that there is no change in the release plans. Meanwhile, the makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, have decided to advance the film’s release to March 19 to take advantage of the Ugadi festival season.

Despite being a Bollywood film, Dhurandhar 2 is expected to provide tough competition at the Tollywood box office. The sequel has generated significant buzz among Telugu audiences as well, mainly because the first part turned out to be a phenomenal success even though it was released only in Hindi.

On the other hand, Ustaad Bhagat Singh carries strong hype due to the blockbuster combination of Pawan Kalyan and director Harish Shankar. Given Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan base, the film is expected to open strongly across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regardless of the competition. Moreover, with no other major Telugu releases around the same time, the film has a good opportunity to dominate the opening weekend.

However, Ustaad Bhagat Singh could face stiff competition from Dhurandhar 2 in overseas markets and in some South Indian territories. One key factor that could influence the box office performance is ticket pricing. Trade analysts suggest that the makers should opt for moderate ticket hikes during the first ten days, instead of the steep pricing seen with some recent big-ticket releases. Unreasonably high ticket rates might push audiences toward Dhurandhar 2 after the first weekend.

Since Dhurandhar 2 belongs to a different genre, family audiences and mass viewers might lean more toward Ustaad Bhagat Singh, especially if the film receives positive reviews and strong word of mouth. The team must therefore ensure balanced ticket pricing and capitalize on the release window, particularly as Toxic has been postponed and no other major South Indian film is scheduled in the following weeks.

Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar previously created a sensation at the box office with Gabbar Singh in 2012, breaking several records. While the industry landscape has changed over the years, Ustaad Bhagat Singh still holds a strong opportunity to kick off the summer season with an impressive box office run.