Director Harish Shankar’s journey with PSPK fans has come full circle, turning past negativity into a moment of mutual respect. For perhaps the first time in recent memory, fans are openly requesting a director to unblock them on social media—an unusual but telling sign of changing perceptions.
Harish Shankar, known for mass entertainers, had earlier faced unpleasant negativity from a section of Pawan Kalyan fans on social media. The trolling and unnecessary criticism had crossed limits, prompting the director to block several accounts on X (formerly Twitter) to maintain focus on his work and avoid distractions.
Notably, Harish Shankar had earlier delivered the industry hit Gabbar Singh for Pawan Kalyan, a film that remains one of the most celebrated milestones in the actor’s career. Despite this successful history, the director–actor combination later faced heavy trolling when #UstaadBhagatSingh was initially perceived as a remake of Vijay’s film, which had already been released in Telugu. The criticism intensified on social media, leading to doubts and negativity around the project. However, Harish Shankar has since reworked and changed the subject of the film, giving it a fresh narrative—something that has now reignited excitement and confidence among fans.
Fast forward to the present, the narrative has completely changed. With the growing hype and positive buzz surrounding #UstaadBhagatSingh, fans who once criticized the director are now praising the content and the promise it holds. The excitement around the film has been so strong that the very same fans have begun reaching out to Harish Shankar, requesting him to unblock their accounts.
In a heartwarming moment, one fan publicly apologized on behalf of the entire fan community and requested Harish Shankar to let bygones be bygones. Responding with remarkable grace, the director chose the high road. He unblocked all the accounts, urged everyone to forget the past, and invited fans to come together and celebrate #UstaadBhagatSingh.
