As the cinematic calendar for 2026 shifts, a massive box office battle is brewing this March. After the postponement of the film Toxic, Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh has moved up its release to occupy the vacant slot. This move sets the stage for a high-stakes clash with Ranveer Singh's spy thriller, Dhurandhar 2. Both films are now set to hit screens on March 19 to coincide with the Ugadi festival, with paid previews starting on the evening of March 18. While fans are buzzing about the competition, Ustaad Bhagat Singh director Harish Shankar remains composed and respectful of his peers.