Ustad Bhagat Singh Story: Will Pawan Kalyan’s action film be about a tribal boy’s rebellion against injustice?

Pawan Kalyan’s Ustad Bhagat Singh has locked horns with Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2 at the box office. Both the projects will now hit the theaters on March 19, 2026, resulting in a huge battle for sales. Amid the release of the trailer of the Aditya Dhar directorial on March 7, which will kick off its run in theaters for the release of Part 1 in December, the plot of the Telugu-language action comedy film has surfaced online, suggesting a story about a tribal boy who grows up and fights against all odds and becomes a pillar of justice.

Story of Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustad Bhagat Singh revealed

As per the updates from BookMyShow, the story of Ustad Bhagat Singh has emerged as a bigger story that involves the challenges faced by a tribal child, the adult version of whom will be played by Pawan Kalyan, as he overcomes them to become powerful. The film’s description on the ticketing platform reads, “Inspired by his teacher, who named him Bhagat Singh and shaped his values, a tribal boy grows up with strong morals and unwavering courage. Standing firm against injustice, he takes on the forces of evil despite overwhelming odds. Ustad Bhagat Singh is the story of a man who fights not just with might, but with integrity and purpose.”

Earlier, a synopsis shared on the website read, “An IPS officer is forced to go into hiding with his young daughter after brutal criminals destroy his family. Years later, when they are revealed to be alive, he must confront his past and fight once again to protect the only family he has left.” Many fans were reminded of Theri Kathanak, the 2016 Tamil film starring Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson and Nainika in the lead roles. However, the site was updated to feature a new synopsis of the upcoming 2026 film, further fueling remake rumors despite director Harish Shankar’s denial.