Double iSmart
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 |
Release date |
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Running time | 2 hrs 36 mins |
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. The music was composed by Mani Sharma, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Gianni Giannelli along with Shyam K. Naidu and Karthika Srinivas respectively. It is a spiritual sequel 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] In May 2024, the most important sequences of the film were shot in Mumbai.[7] The film faced delays due to financial issues but is now ready for release. [8]
Music
The soundtrack album and background score for the film were composed by Mani Sharma.[9] The audio rights were acquired by Aditya Music.[10]
Release
The film was initially scheduled to release on 8 March 2024, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, but was later postponed.[11] Now the film is scheduled to release on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.[12][13]
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.
- ^ "Ram-Puri's Double iSmart Resumes In Mumbai". Gulte. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Ram Pothineni's Double iSmart Filming Disrupted".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Puri Jagannadh's 'Double iSmart' gets a release date". The Hindu. 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Ram Pothineni, Sanjay Dutt's Double iSmart release date announced; fans wonder about Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
External links
- 2024 films
- Upcoming films
- Indian action drama films
- 2020s Telugu-language films
- 2020s Indian films
- Indian science fiction action films
- Films directed by Puri Jagannadh
- Fiction about memory
- Films shot in Hyderabad, India
- Films shot in Mumbai
- Films shot in Thailand
- Indian films about revenge
- Indian vigilante films
- Indian science fiction films