# Pawan Kalyan’s Next Big Bet: Ustaad Bhagat Singh Star to Team Up With Director Mohan Raja?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/pawan-kalyans-next-big-bet-ustaad-bhagat-singh/  
Published: 2026-03-18  
Updated: 2026-03-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Tollywood rumour mill is buzzing — and this one is hard to ignore. **Pawan Kalyan**, who is currently riding high on the release of *Ustaad Bhagat Singh*, may be eyeing a collaboration with acclaimed Tamil-Telugu director **Mohan Raja**. Here’s everything you need to know.

## Ustaad Bhagat Singh: The Current Priority

*Ustaad Bhagat Singh*, directed by Harish Shankar, marks Pawan Kalyan’s second collaboration with the director after *Gabbar Singh* (2012), and was preponed to release on March 19, 2026. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ustaad_Bhagat_Singh) The film features Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna in key roles, with music by Devi Sri Prasad. It streams on Netflix after its theatrical run.

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![Pawan Kalyan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pppawaw.avif)

## The Pawan Kalyan–Mohan Raja Buzz

Tamil director Mohan Raja has reportedly narrated a script and received a nod from Pawan Kalyan, with talks underway for TG Vishwa Prasad’s People Media Factory to produce the film. [Telugu360](https://www.telugu360.com/buzz-pawan-kalyan-to-work-with-a-tamil-director-mohan-raja/)

Early discussions have already taken place, though no official announcement has been made yet. Pawan Kalyan’s busy schedule means the project with Mohan Raja may begin only after he fulfils his current commitments. [Tupaki](https://english.tupaki.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyan-mohan-raja-tollywood-blockbuster-1477822)

## Who Is Mohan Raja?

According to his [Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohan_Raja), Mohan Raja debuted with the Telugu film *Hanuman Junction* (2001) and later delivered the blockbuster original *Thani Oruvan* (2015), one of the most profitable Tamil films of that year. His *Godfather* (2022), the Telugu remake of *Lucifer*, was also a major hit. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohan_Raja)

| Film | Year | Language | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hanuman Junction | 2001 | Telugu | Hit |
| Jayam | 2003 | Tamil | Blockbuster |
| Thani Oruvan | 2015 | Tamil | Blockbuster |
| Velaikkaran | 2017 | Tamil | Hit |
| Godfather | 2022 | Telugu | Hit |

## Pawan Kalyan’s Upcoming Lineup

Beyond the Mohan Raja buzz, Pawan Kalyan is already committed to projects with Ram Talluri, People Media Factory, and Mythri Movie Makers, along with an announced film with director Surender Reddy. [Telugu360](https://www.telugu360.com/buzz-pawan-kalyan-to-work-with-a-tamil-director-mohan-raja/)

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## FAQs

### **Q: Is the Pawan Kalyan–Mohan Raja film officially confirmed?**

 No. As of now, it remains at the discussion stage — official announcement is still awaited from the team.

### **Q: When will Ustaad Bhagat Singh release on OTT?**

The film will stream on Netflix after completing its theatrical run, which began on March 19, 2026.