'Double iSmart' teaser: Ram Pothenini-Sanjay Dutt bring twice the thrills
The much-awaited teaser for the pan-India action film, Double iSmart, was released on Wednesday, coinciding with the 36th birthday of lead actor Ram Pothineni. Also featuring Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, the film is a sequel to the 2019 sci-fi thriller iSmart Shankar, penned and directed by Puri Jagannadh. Originally set for a March release, its premiere has been rescheduled for June 14. Here's a breakdown of the teaser.
Why does this story matter?
Double iSmart, one of the most anticipated films of the year, is expected to be a pan-Indian release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The sequel reportedly continues from where iSmart Shankar left off with Pothineni reprising his role as Shankar. Fans are hopeful to see Nabha Natesh and Nidhhi Agerwal return to their roles from the first film. However, no confirmation has been made yet.
Character-driven narrative and stellar cast revealed in teaser
The teaser of Double iSmart showcases a character-driven narrative, a signature style of Jagannadh's films. Pothineni is seen playing a strong protagonist role, while Dutt portrays the antagonist. Although the clip doesn't divulge much of the storyline, it tantalizes with fragmented glimpses, igniting anticipation. Kavya Thapar's elegant onscreen presence is also highlighted. Other actors featured include Bani J, Getup Sreenu, Sayaji Shinde, Makrand Deshpande, and Temper Vamsi.
