Double iSmart | |
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Directed by | Puri Jagannadh |
Written by | Puri Jagannadh |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Gianni Giannelli Shyam K. Naidu |
Edited by | Karthika Srinivas |
Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | Puri Connects |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Double iSmart is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language science fiction action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, who co-produced the film with Charmy Kaur, under the banner Puri Connects.[1] It stars Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. It is a spiritual sequel film to the 2019 film iSmart Shankar.[2]
Cast
- Ram Pothineni as Ustaad "iSmart" Shankar/Arun
- Sanjay Dutt as Big Bull[3]
- Kavya Thapar
- Sayaji Shinde as CBI Officer Chandrakanth
- Bani J
- Getup Srinu as Shankar's friend
- Ali
- Makarand Deshpande
- Mustaqeem Jhalaria as Bhau
Production
The project Double iSmart was officially launched through a muhurtha pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. Principal photography commenced on 12 July 2023.[4]
The first schedule wrapped on 31 July 2023, featuring an action sequence filmed in Mumbai.[5] The second schedule commenced in Thailand in August.[6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album and background score for the film were composed by Mani Sharma.[7] The audio rights were acquired by Aditya Music.[8]
Release
The film was initially scheduled to release on 8 March 2024, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, but was later postponed.[9] Finally the film was scheduled to release on 14 June 2024 with versions in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.[10]
References
- ^ "Puri Jagannadhs Double iSmart Shoot Begins in Mumbai with Action Sequence". Zee News. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Puri Jagannadh confirms the sequel to 'iSmart Shankar'; Title registered as 'Double iSmart'". The Times of India. 18 July 2019. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Sanjay Dutt slays as fearless Big Bull in Double iSmart's first look". The Indian Express. 31 July 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Ram Pothineni, Puri join hands again". Deccan Chronicle. 10 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Double iSmart: Ram Pothineni and Puri Jagannadh's film wraps first schedule in Mumbai". The Times of India. 31 July 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Double iSmart Second Schedule Begins in Thailand". studioflicks.com. 14 August 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Mani Sharma on board Ram Pothineni - Puri Jagannadh's 'Double iSmart'". The Hindu. 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Noted music label bags the audio rights of Ram Pothineni's Double iSmart". 123telugu. 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Puri Jagannadh's 'Double iSmart' gets a release date". The Hindu. 29 November 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Double iSmart Locks New Release Date!". M9.news. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.