After delivering the blockbuster Gabbar Singh, director Harish Shankar reunited with Power Star Pawan Kalyan for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, a project that turned into a full-time mission rather than just another film.
Harish initially considered a love story on the lines of Kushi, but realizing it wouldn’t justify the scale of this combination, he chose to craft a completely fresh, impactful narrative.
Driven by his passion for cinema, Harish transformed into a one-man army, taking charge of everything- from shoot completion to fine-tuning the final output.
The production faced multiple hurdles, especially due to Pawan Kalyan’s political schedule and the sudden advancement of the release date.
Yet Harish Shankar worked tirelessly, often sleeping just two to three hours a day, to ensure the film’s first copy was ready on time.
Despite the crunch, he made sure promotional material rolled out one after another to keep the buzz alive. In a very short span, songs, the teaser, and the trailer were released to an excellent response.
When music responsibilities shifted from Devi Sri Prasad to S Thaman, Harish personally steered the background score process.
He monitored dubbing, supervised trailer cuts, and collaborated closely with Mythri Movie Makers, whose strong support helped him meet the tight deadlines.
Harish even handled the promotions single-handedly, in the absence of Pawan Kalyan, attending interviews, events, and media interactions nonstop for nearly 20 days.
At the pre-release event, Pawan Kalyan praised Harish Shankar not only for bringing out the best in him but also for completing all works within such a limited timeframe.
The strong buzz around Ustaad Bhagat Singh reflects Harish Shankar’s unwavering dedication.
By tackling production challenges, maintaining momentum, and ensuring top-quality output, he has become the driving force behind the film’s rising hype.
