Pawan Kalyan took a two-year break from films between 2018 and 2020 to focus on politics. When he returned, his initial projects, including three remake films, did not excite fans. Even Hari Hara Veera Mallu lost momentum due to production delays.
The mood changed with OG. From its announcement, the film created massive hype among Pawan’s fans, who saw it as the comeback they had been waiting for. When OG released last Thursday, fans felt it was a full return after years of disappointment, though neutral viewers found it average.
The film started explosively at the box office but dropped almost 75% on the second day. The third day showed slight growth of 10%. Trade analysts report that the film has recovered about 60% of its distribution price. Sunday collections are crucial to reach breakeven.
Attention now turns to Pawan Kalyan’s next film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar. Fans are excited, as Pawan seems unlikely to take on more films after this. That makes Ustaad Bhagat Singh special, potentially marking his last project as a committed hero of Telugu cinema.
Director Sujeeth satisfied fans with OG, but expectations are high for Harish Shankar to deliver a complete entertainer. Fans hope Ustaad Bhagat Singh can bring the heroism and fun of Gabbar Singh or Attarintiki Daaredi, giving Pawan a strong, memorable cinematic return.
