The highly anticipated film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ featuring Pawan Kalyan is set to hit theaters on March 19. As the release date approaches, director Harish Shankar has been busy promoting the movie, engaging in a series of interviews to generate buzz. Amidst these promotional activities, he addressed a recent rumor that has gained traction in the industry.
Following the success of their previous collaboration, ‘Gabbar Singh’, Harish Shankar and Pawan Kalyan teamed up for this project, which was announced before the elections in Andhra Pradesh. However, due to Pawan’s political commitments post-elections, the shooting schedule was delayed. At one point, there were even reports suggesting the film had been halted entirely. Nevertheless, during this period, a pre-look poster was released featuring Pawan Kalyan in a khaki outfit, seated in a chair, with his face obscured in the shot. This led to speculation that the person in the poster was not Pawan Kalyan, sparking rumors that Harish Shankar himself had doubled for the actor.
As the teaser was revealed, some audience members continued to believe that Harish had indeed donned the role of a body double for Pawan Kalyan. In a recent interview, Harish Shankar responded to these rumors, clarifying that he has never served as a body double for Pawan. He expressed that he was not bothered by the rumors and found joy in the fact that people compared him to Pawan, noting that they perceived him as resembling a star hero.
Addressing the topic of body doubles, Harish explained the necessity of using them during shoots. He emphasized that even minor injuries to lead actors can disrupt shooting schedules, potentially causing significant financial losses for producers. This is why utilizing body doubles has become a common practice in the industry.
In terms of the film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, it is directed by Harish Shankar and features Shree Leela and Raashi Khanna as the leading ladies. The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers. As the release date nears, excitement continues to build among fans and film enthusiasts, eager to see the unique collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar.
With promotional efforts ramping up, fans are hopeful that ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ will live up to the high expectations set by the duo’s previous work. As Harish Shankar continues to make the rounds in interviews, his clarifications regarding the body double rumors have only added to the intrigue surrounding the film, ensuring that it remains a hot topic in Tollywood.
