Double iSmart eyeing a new release date

Puri Jagannadh, who faced a setback with the box office performance of his last film, “Liger,” starring Vijay Devarakonda, is gearing up for a comeback. The talented director is currently working on the sequel to his blockbuster hit, “Ismart Shankar,” with Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles. The shooting of the film is nearing completion, and post-production work is already underway.

Initially slated for a March 2024 release, the film’s release was postponed due to shoot delays. However, we have learned that the new release date is set for June 14, 2024. An official announcement is expected soon.

The collaboration between Puri Jagannadh and Ram Pothineni has created a buzz in the industry, given their previous success with “Ismart Shankar.” The film was a massive hit and rejuvenated Puri Jagannadh’s career. With the release date now confirmed, excitement among Ram’s fans has doubled.

Kavya Thapar plays one of the female leads in “Double Ismart” and is said to have an intriguing role. Puri Jagannadh is known for presenting his heroines in a glamorous light, and a successful outing in this film could catapult Kavya Thapar’s career in Tollywood, where she is already working on three Telugu projects.

Ram Pothineni, who faced a setback with his last film, “Skanda,” directed by Boyapati Sreenu and featuring Sreeleela as the heroine, is looking to make a strong comeback. In “Double Ismart,” he will be seen in an unconventional avatar, pitted against Sanjay Dutt, who plays the main villain. Most of the film’s shooting took place in Mumbai, adding to the anticipation surrounding this high-energy project. Expecations are high on this project and masses are super thrilled as the film is the sequel to the hit film iSmart Shankar which turned out to be a blockbuster at that time. Movie lovers are expecting another high octane performance from Ram and intense action sequences from Puri Jagannath in Double iSmart.