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Surender Reddy Under Pressure After Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Setback
After Ustaad Bhagat Singh's disappointing box office run, director Harish Shankar is under pressure to deliver a strong comeback with his upcoming projects.
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Dumtika Editorial
March 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Director Harish Shankar’s latest film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has struggled at the box office, pushing the filmmaker into the industry spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The film, which generated considerable buzz ahead of release, has ended up disappointing both fans and trade, with losses expected to run into crores. This stumble follows the underwhelming performance of his previous venture, Mr Bachchan, casting doubts over his next move.
Amid this, other directors such as Surender Reddy are facing similar challenges, especially when collaborating with busy stars like Pawan Kalyan, whose packed political schedule has made project planning difficult. According to sources, directors are having to adapt scripts and timelines to accommodate such constraints, often at the expense of production quality and audience satisfaction.
With pressure mounting, all eyes are on Surender Reddynkar’s script choice. Fans and the trade alike are eager to see if he can reinvent his approach and reclaim Pawan Kalyan successful form.
