Advance Bookings for ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ Slow in the US; Low Sales Ahead of Premiere
Entertainment : The advance booking trend for Ustaad Bhagat Singh in the United States has raised concerns, with just a few days left for the premiere and numbers remaining modest. Despite the strong overseas fan base of Pawan Kalyan, early ticket sales in North America have not gained the expected momentum.
According to initial booking data, the film has grossed around $160K in the USA from premiere pre-sales across roughly 1,016 shows, with nearly 6,936 tickets sold. Including Canada, the total North American advance stands at approximately $175K.
For a star of Pawan Kalyan’s stature, a premiere advance under $200K with less than a week to go is considered underwhelming by trade observers. The numbers appear even weaker when compared to his previous benchmark with They Call Him OG, which had recorded a massive $1.9 million in US premiere pre-sales. In comparison, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is currently at barely 8% of that figure.
Industry watchers note that the film faces tough competition from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, as both are scheduled to release on March 19. With the trailer of Ustaad Bhagat Singh yet to be unveiled, trade circles believe that advance bookings could see an improvement in the coming days, depending on audience response to the promotional material.
