Power Star is back with Harish Shankar — but is it a remake or original?

Power Star Pawan Kalyan and director Harish Shankar have Reunited for their eagerly awaited film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, following the huge success of Gabbar Singh in 2012. Fans were disappointed when it was first revealed that the movie might be a remake of Thalapathy Vijay's Theri because they believed Pawan shouldn't be doing remakes in this OTT-driven age. Audiences were hoping for something new rather than a rehashing of old formulas, and the buzz created quite a stir.

The producers, however, have Strongly denied the remake rumors. The team has stated in a number of recent interviews that Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a unique tale with plenty of surprises that will appeal to both fans and mainstream viewers. They gave away that the movie would feature Pawan in a fully amusing and vivacious character, similar to his most successful commercial persona.

The music album will be one of the movie's greatest assets, according to insiders, which heightens the anticipation. According to reports, one song in particular got Pawan so excited that he chose to do a dance number once more, something that fans haven't seen since Gabbar Singh. To create the ideal theatrical celebration, the producers are aiming for a summer 2026 release window, though the official date has not yet been disclosed.