Ustaad Bhagat Singh: Pawan Kalyan begins shooting in Hyderabad

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Pawan Kalyan
's highly anticipated film 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', directed by
Harish Shankar
, has officially commenced shooting today in Hyderabad.
As per a report by 123Telugu, the filming began at the Aluminium Factory, with the first schedule planned to continue for approximately a month.
The report suggests that Pawan Kalyan will complete a substantial portion of his scenes during this initial phase.
All eyes are now on director
Harish
Shankar to see how he shapes the narrative and presents Pawan Kalyan in this mass entertainer, blending action, drama, and entertainment.
The female lead is played by
Sreeleela
and the cast includes several other well-known actors in supporting roles.
Harish Shankar last directed Ravi Teja starrer 'Mr.
Bachchan', the movie had a poor reception at the box office. However, fans might be optimistic regarding the upcoming film with Pawan Kalyan.
Devi Sri Prasad
, known for his catchy and energetic compositions, is composing the music for 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'.
'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' is expected to have a grand release in 2026.
Apart from Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Pawan Kalyan has two other major films lined up that have generated considerable excitement among fans.
Apart from it, he will be seen in the upcoming film, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1', a period action-drama directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the film depicts the life of the legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, played by Pawan Kalyan.
The other is 'They Call Him OG' or simply 'OG', a high-octane action mafia drama directed by Sujeeth, scheduled to release on September 25, 2025. In 'OG', Pawan Kalyan plays Ojas Gambheera, a powerful gangster. The film features Priyanka Mohan as the female lead, with
Sriya Reddy
and Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist of the film.

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