Hindi action film, released on 2026-03-19. Runtime 2h 34m. Certified UA16+.
UA16+
Ustaad Bhagat Singh earned ₹0.02 Cr in its opening weekend (Fri + Sat + Sun) — weekend still in progress, total will update. Second weekend data will be updated once available.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened its first week (3 days) with a total of ₹0.03 Cr — week still in progress. Week 2 data will be updated as the film continues its theatrical run.
After his family is murdered by former foes, an IPS officer and his daughter fake their deaths. Trouble ensues when the enemies discover their survival, prompting the officer to confront them to safeguard his child.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, the Hindi language release, opened to an exceptionally dismal response, registering barely visible numbers at the Indian box office. Despite its purported release date of March 19, 2026, the film's measurable collection journey began on May 1, 2026, indicating a significantly delayed or extremely limited initial rollout. Day 1 itself brought in a microscopic Nett of ₹0.01 Cr, setting an alarming precedent for its theatrical run. The opening weekend, spanning Day 1 to Day 3 (May 1-3), culminated in a paltry ₹0.03 Cr. These figures are not just low; they represent a complete absence of audience interest and footfall. Such an anemic opening, even for a small or niche production, falls drastically short of any conceivable trade expectations, signalling an immediate and profound commercial rejection from the very first day. The lack of any discernible buzz or critical traction, combined with these negligible collections, painted a grim picture from the outset.
The film's theatrical trajectory after its initial three days is unprecedented and highly unusual. Following the collection of ₹0.01 Cr on Day 3, Ustaad Bhagat Singh recorded no discernible collections for a staggering period, effectively vanishing from the box office radar for nearly fifty days. The data abruptly picks up again on Day 53 (May 10), with the film resurfacing to collect another ₹0.01 Cr. This peculiar gap suggests either an immediate withdrawal from most screens after the opening weekend due to zero occupancy, or an extremely fragmented, delayed theatrical strategy where it found a handful of screens much later. The subsequent days, from Day 53 to Day 62, continued the trend of negligible earnings, hovering consistently around ₹0.01 Cr Nett, with minor peaks of ₹0.02 Cr on Day 59 and Day 60. The collection trend, as summarized, is indeed "stable," but stable at an unviable minimum, highlighting a persistent lack of audience engagement across its prolonged and disjointed run. This extended period of micro-collections indicates that the film never managed to secure even basic occupancy, let alone build any momentum.
Given the extraordinary circumstances and the abysmal figures, the trade verdict of "Below Average" for Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a significant understatement; the film is, by all commercial metrics, a catastrophic failure. With a cumulative India Nett collection of merely ₹0.14 Cr over an extended, albeit discontinuous, period of 62 "days" (as per the tracking), there is absolutely no scope for recovery or for building any semblance of momentum. The daily average collection of ₹0.01 Cr underscores the complete commercial irrelevance of the film in its current theatrical exhibition. Even with minimal promotional spend, these numbers ensure substantial losses for all stakeholders involved in its distribution and exhibition. Projecting forward, the film is unlikely to add any significant numbers to its current total; a lifetime collection struggling to cross the ₹0.15 Cr to ₹0.20 Cr mark appears to be its ultimate fate, cementing its position as one of the lowest-performing Hindi films of its release year.
The commercial outcome for Ustaad Bhagat Singh stands as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by films that fail to connect with audiences from the very first show. While specific details regarding its budget, star cast, or director's past ventures are not provided, these collection figures are exceptionally poor, even when compared to the most niche or experimental independent productions. For context, even small, critically acclaimed films with very limited releases typically manage to gather a slightly more respectable opening weekend, showcasing some level of regional or niche interest. Ustaad Bhagat Singh's performance is indicative of either a complete marketing and distribution breakdown, or a product that simply failed to resonate with any segment of the target audience. Such a performance will undoubtedly force producers and distributors to re-evaluate their strategies for similar ventures, highlighting the immense difficulty in establishing even a foothold in the competitive Indian exhibition market without strong content or effective outreach.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh released in theatres on 19 March 2026 (Thursday). The film has collected ₹0.12 Cr nett India across 10 days of its theatrical run. Ustaad Bhagat Singh opened with ₹0.01 Cr on Day 1 (1 May 2026 (Friday)).
Week 1: Ustaad Bhagat Singh collected ₹0.03 Cr in its first week (3 days tracked, week still in progress).
Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹0.02 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday) — weekend still in progress.
Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 59 (16 May 2026 (Saturday)) with ₹0.02 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.02 Cr.
| Day | Date | Net India | Gross | Running Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day 1 | 2026-05-01 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.01 Cr | 8% |
| 2 Day 2 | 2026-05-02 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.02 Cr | 17% |
| 3 Day 3 | 2026-05-03 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.03 Cr | 25% |
| 53 Day 53 | 2026-05-10 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.04 Cr | 33% |
| 54 Day 54 | 2026-05-11 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.05 Cr | 42% |
| 55 Day 55 | 2026-05-12 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.06 Cr | 50% |
| 56 Day 56 | 2026-05-13 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.07 Cr | 58% |
| 58 Day 58 | 2026-05-15 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.08 Cr | 67% |
| 59 Day 59 | 2026-05-16 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.10 Cr | 83% |
| 60 Day 60 | 2026-05-17 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.12 Cr | 100% |
| Total Net India | ₹0.12 Cr | ||||
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