Double Ismart 2024

Genre & Director:

• A Telugu-language science fiction action thriller.
• Directed by Puri Jagannadh.

Key Cast:

• Ram Pothineni as Ustaad “iSmart” Shankar / Double iSmart.
• Sanjay Dutt as Big Bull (his Telugu cinema debut).
• Kavya Thapar as Jannat Mehrunnisa (Shankar’s love interest).

Plot Overview:

• Big Bull, a notorious assassin, aims to achieve immortality by transferring his memories into iSmart Shankar, who already carries someone else’s memories, leading to a confrontation.

Release:

• The film was released on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Indian Independence Day.

Music:

• Composed by Mani Sharma.
• Five singles were released before the film, including “SteppaMaar” and “Big Bull”.

Critical Reception:

• The film received negative reviews.
• Critics highlighted the confusing plot, exaggerated scenarios, and poor script.

Box Office Performance:

• It was a box-office bomb, earning ₹17 crore in 10 days.

Streaming & Home Media:

• Available on Amazon Prime Video from 5 September 2024.
• Satellite rights sold to Zee Telugu and Zee Cinemalu.

Production:

• Faced delays due to financial constraints but completed by July 2024.
• Action sequences were shot in Mumbai and Thailand.

Certifications:

• Received an A (adults only) certification due to violence and strong language.