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The weekend run of Ustaad Bhagat Singh is yet to conclude, with Sunday numbers still pending. However, a clear picture has already emerged regarding its performance in North America.

The film is set to become a disappointing milestone in Pawan Kalyan’s career, as it is likely to be his first film that may not even cross the $1 million mark in the region. This comes as a surprise, considering his previous films have comfortably grossed $3 million, with some even earning around $1.5 million from premiere shows alone.

Current estimates suggest that the film’s first weekend total, including Sunday, will be around $700K+. Even with a slight boost, it may only just approach the $1 million mark by the end of its full run.

This underperformance is a major setback for Mythri Movie Makers, which had high expectations from the project. The banner reportedly anticipated at least $2 million from North America but is now facing the reality of a much lower finish.

The North American rights were valued at approximately ₹12 crore, and although the film was released through a distributor, it was essentially a commission-based arrangement. This means the bulk of the financial losses in the region will be borne by the production house itself.

Overall, the film’s overseas performance has turned out to be far below expectations, raising concerns in trade circles.