Pawan Kalyan made a strong comeback with OG. The film impressed with its stylish action and sleek presentation. However, it did not fully connect with the real masses in the Telugu states.
The film focused heavily on urban appeal. The stylish action and pumping background score attracted younger audiences. But the cultural penetration into mass centres was limited.
This is where Harish Shankar comes into the picture. He has a strong reputation for delivering mass action entertainers. His films are known to connect deeply with the common audience.
The masses expect commercial songs like those seen in Gabbar Singh. They also look for powerful mass moments. Trademark punch lines and whistle worthy dialogues are equally important.
Sujeet did what he could do best for OG in terms of stylish presentation. His approach suited the film’s tone. However, mass punch lines and strong commercial scenes are crucial for wider reach.
This is an area where Harish Shankar excels. If he delivers a winning film with Kalyan in the form of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, it could change the momentum. The planned March release and summer season may also work in its favour.
More importantly, this is a big opportunity for Harish Shankar. A successful film with Pawan Kalyan can mark a solid comeback for him. The expectations from Ustaad Bhagat Singh are naturally very high.
