Harish Shankar Denies Remake Rumors Ahead of Ustaad Bhagat Singh Release

Director Harish Shankar has denied rumors that Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a remake of the Tamil movie Theri, emphasizing that he takes credit for the original story, screenplay, and direction. He noted that similarities arise from the cop drama genre and cited past influences between films. The movie's release is scheduled for March 26, 2026, and its recent song 'Dekhlenge Saala' has received positive fan reactions, with shooting recently completed.