Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited film Ustaad Bhagat Singh has been moved up to release on March 19, 2026, now occupying the release slot previously reserved for Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. The change in schedule follows the announcement that Toxic will now release in June due to unforeseen disruptions in the Gulf market caused by the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict, affecting cinema operations.

The new release date for Ustaad Bhagat Singh sets it up for a direct box-office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, which is also set to release on March 19. Both films are expected to draw substantial attention and anticipation, creating intense competition between fans of the two leading stars.

The decision to reschedule Ustaad Bhagat Singh was made by the film's production house, Mythri Movie Makers, who officially confirmed the new release date along with a fresh poster on social media. Meanwhile, the makers of Toxic—KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations cited the instability in the Middle East as the primary reason for pushing back their film's release. With both Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Dhurandhar 2 set for March 19, the box office is likely to witness a fierce competition, as both films have large fan bases eagerly awaiting their theatrical debut.