Double iSmart is the new sequel to the 2019 hit film iSmart Shankar. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the film stars Ram Pothineni in his familiar role and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in a key part. The movie mixes intense action with sci-fi and mass entertainment. It continues the story of Shankar, who faces new and tough challenges.
The film has a big budget, shown in its grand visuals and detailed action scenes. Shyam K and Gianni Giannelli handle the cinematography, while Mani Sharma provides the music. Double iSmart hit theaters on August 15, and is expected to do well at the box office due to the success of the first film and the big names involved.
| Title | Double iSmart |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi, Drama |
| Director | Puri Jagannadh |
| Main Cast | Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt |
| Music Director | Mani Sharma |
| Duration | 2h 36m |
| Producer | Puri Jagannadh |
| Released on | August 15th |
| OTT | Amazon Prime Video |
| Company | Puri Connects |
Reviews for Double iSmart are mixed. Some reviewers like the action scenes and the performances of Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt. However, many critics say the story is confusing and tries too hard to appeal to everyone.
Ratings range from 1 to 2 out of 5 stars, with critics noting that while fans of the original might enjoy it, the film doesn’t bring much new to the table.
Main Actors
- Ram Pothineni as Shankar
- Sanjay Dutt as Big Bull
- Kavya Thapar as Nandini
- Bani J as Shalu
- Ali as Satyam
- Getup Srinu as Pandu
- Sayaji Shinde as CBI Officer Ravi
Brief Story
Double iSmart is set in a futuristic world where Shankar, played by Ram Pothineni, continues his fight against a corrupt system. New character Big Bull, played by Sanjay Dutt, adds depth to the story.
As Shankar works to uncover a major conspiracy, the movie explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the struggle between good and evil. With exciting action scenes and a fast-moving plot, Double iSmart aims to be a thrilling continuation of Shankar's story .
Box Office
In its first eight days, the film managed to earn a total of ₹14.3 crores in India, with a worldwide collection of ₹19 crores. Despite a strong start with ₹7.35 crores on its opening day, the film saw a significant drop in earnings, particularly on its second day, where collections fell by nearly 80%.
The film's pre-release business was valued at ₹48 crores, and it still needs to collect a substantial amount to break even. As of now, it has managed to gather around ₹10.52 crores in share collections, leaving a gap of ₹38.48 crores to reach the break-even point.
Double iSmart is currently streaming in theaters, and it will be available on OTT platforms soon. You can check Bappam for more such Telugu movies content.