Finally, the summer movie calendar has some clarity. After weeks of rumors and "leaks," we have official confirmation: Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is officially hitting screens on March 26, 2026. This date was actually supposed to be for Ram Charan’s Peddhi, but the "Power Star" has now taken the slot. For fans, this is the best news possible—we are less than two months away from the hungama!
A Month of Double Celebrations It’s a double treat for Mega fans. Peddhi hasn't just disappeared; it has been shifted to April 30, 2026. This means in just 35 days, we get two massive "Babai-Abbabai" blockbusters. It’s a win-win for everyone—fans get back-to-back hits, and distributors don't have to worry about the two films eating into each other's collections.
Can Harish Shankar deliver?
Now, all eyes are on the promotions. Director Harish Shankar really needs this win, especially since his last outing, Mr. Bachchan, was a major disaster at the box office. He’s clearly betting on the Gabbar Singh nostalgia and Pawan’s screen presence to carry the film.
While the team keeps saying this isn't a direct remake of Vijay's Theri, they need to prove that with a killer trailer soon. Devi Sri Prasad’s "Dekh Lenge Saala" was a good start, but we need a massive chartbuster to really set the stage.
The Ripple Effect: The delay of Peddhi (due to some pending shoot and post-production work by Buchi Babu Sana) might cause a headache for Akhil Akkineni. His film Lenin was eyeing a May 1st release. Now that a "Global Star" like Ram Charan is arriving on April 30, Akhil might have to rethink his date to avoid a clash.
The Final Showdown: The competition is going to be fierce. Just a week before Ustaad arrives, big pan-India titles like Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic are set to release. If Pawan Kalyan can withstand that pressure and dominate the box office, it will be a legendary achievement for 2026.