‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ Release Locked

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director Harish Shankar's action entertainer 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, for release with a U/A certificate, its makers announced on Tuesday.

Taking to its X timeline, production house Mythri Movie Makers wrote, "#UstaadBhagatSingh gets a U/A certificate. This summer, families are set for a blast in theatres with wholesome entertainment. GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE this Ugadi - 19th MARCH, 2026.#UBSOnMarch19th."

It may be recalled that the makers had only recently advanced the film's release date to March 19, a week ahead of the earlier announced date of March 26.

Mythri Movie Makers, in its announcement on advancing the release date of the film, had said, "Our USTAAD arrives a week early to spark Massive celebrations at the box office! #UstaadBhagatSingh GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 19th MARCH, 2026. #UBSOnMarch19th."

Prior to that, the makers had announced that they were bringing on board ace music director Thaman to score the background music of the film.

The makers had said that they were doing this as music director Devi Sri Prasad, who is scoring the music for the songs in the film, would not have enough time to allocate for the film's background score as well. Therefore, the makers said that after mutual consent, they were bringing Thaman onboard and that the film would now have two music directors.

In a statement, Mythri Movie Makers said, "Thank you for the blockbuster response for #Dekhlengesaala and #Auraofustaad from 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'. Your love for the music has been incredible."

The production house went on to further say, "We believe that the upcoming song is also sure to rock your hearts. Rockstar DSP and director Harish Shankar have once again delivered songs that fans are celebrating everywhere."

Mythri then made the big announcement. The production house said, "Now, due to our delay in finalising and sending reels for background score to DSP, we are unable to match his timeline that he dedicated to this film. Due to his prior commitments, DSP is unable to accommodate this in his schedule despite making every effort to do so. We respect his decision, and under mutual consent, we are bringing Thaman on board for the background score. DSP's songs will make you dance, while Thaman will handle the background score."

The makers went on to clarify that this decision had been made keeping the film's timelines and overall vision in mind and that this would ensure smooth progress without any delays.

"This move comes after mutual discussions and has been taken in the best interest of the film. This is a powerful musical combination. Two stalwart musicians with one vision of making 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' a grand celebration and a lifetime memory for fans. Get ready for a truly memorable experience in theatres!"