Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh Sets Netflix Record in 2026

Pawan Kalyan’s latest outing, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has achieved a remarkable digital turnaround, taking the Netflix charts by storm in 2026. Although the film struggled at the box office, it has now become the most-watched South Indian film on the streaming platform this year, drawing attention to the enduring appeal of Kalyan’s mass following.

Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the action entertainer features Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna in pivotal roles. After facing critical and commercial setbacks in theatres, the movie’s fortunes reversed upon its OTT release, with a staggering 2.5 million views and 6.2 million viewing hours in its opening weekend alone. The momentum continued as the film added another 1.9 million views and 4.7 million hours, amassing a total of 4.4 million views and 10.9 million viewing hours within just two weeks.

According to Netflix data, Ustaad Bhagat Singh currently reigns as the number one South Indian post-theatrical release in 2026, trending globally at the fifth spot among non-English films. The film’s performance has eclipsed other recent South Indian digital releases like Youth, Akhanda 2, Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Mrithyunjay. Despite earlier negative reviews, the overwhelming response is widely credited to Pawan Kalyan’s star power, sparking renewed excitement among fans and a surge in social media buzz.

With this digital triumph, anticipation is building around Pawan Kalyan’s next cinematic ventures, as fans eagerly await his upcoming releases and industry watchers monitor his continued impact on streaming platforms.