After delivering the blockbuster Gabbar Singh, director Harish Shankar once again teamed up with Power Star Pawan Kalyan for Ustaad Bhagat Singh. This project turned out to be more than just another film for Harish—it became a full-fledged mission driven by passion and determination.
Initially, Harish Shankar considered making a soft love story along the lines of Kushi. However, he soon realized that such a narrative might not suit the powerful mass appeal of his combination with Pawan Kalyan. This led him to rethink the concept and design a completely new, high-energy story that would meet fans’ expectations.
Harish Shankar took charge of almost every aspect of the film’s production. Beyond direction, he was deeply involved in overseeing the shoot, supervising the edit, and refining the final output. His hands-on approach reflected his commitment to delivering a quality film.
The journey, however, was not without challenges. One major hurdle was Pawan Kalyan’s busy political schedule, which made it difficult to complete shooting on time. On top of that, the film’s release date was unexpectedly advanced, adding more pressure on the team. Despite these setbacks, Harish pushed forward relentlessly—reportedly managing with just two to three hours of sleep per day to complete the first copy as quickly as possible.
At the same time, he ensured the film maintained strong buzz. Within a short span, the team released songs, a teaser, and a trailer, all of which received an encouraging response from the audience.
Another key change came in the music department, where Devi Sri Prasad was replaced by S. Thaman. Harish personally supervised the background score to ensure it matched the film’s intense tone and energy.
With Pawan Kalyan occupied, Harish also shouldered most of the promotional responsibilities. For nearly twenty days, he actively participated in interviews, media interactions, and promotional events on his own. His efforts did not go unnoticed—during the pre-release event, Pawan Kalyan openly appreciated Harish Shankar for his dedication and for completing the film under such demanding conditions.
Man Arrested for Vulgar Comment on Renu Desai
The governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been consistently warning against social media abuse, especially vulgar and offensive comments targeting women and children. Authorities have made it clear that such behaviour will lead to strict legal action.
In line with these warnings, the Telangana Police have taken action against an individual for posting an inappropriate comment about Renu Desai on Instagram. According to reports, Kotipalli Venkanna, a security guard by profession, was arrested by the Hyderabad police after he allegedly posted a vulgar remark on a social media post related to the actress. He was reportedly active on Instagram and made the comment after coming across her post. Police quickly responded and took him into custody on charges related to online harassment.
This is not an isolated incident. Just a few days ago, another individual was arrested for posting offensive comments against Anasuya. These cases highlight that law enforcement agencies are taking social media misconduct seriously.
Despite repeated warnings from the authorities, some individuals continue to engage in inappropriate online behaviour. However, such swift actions by the police send a strong message that cyberbullying and vulgar comments will not be tolerated.