The trailer for Double iSmart, the highly anticipated sequel to Puri Jagannadh’s 2019 hit iSmart Shankar, premiered recently, revealing thrilling new details. With the film gearing to release this upcoming week, it promises to deliver a high-octane cinematic experience. The sequel features Ram Pothineni reprising his role as the titular character, alongside Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist, Big Bull.
What is the release date of Sanjay Dutt’s Double iSmart?
Double iSmart is scheduled to hit theaters on August 15, 2024. This release date marks a major moment for fans of the original film, as it continues the story where iSmart Shankar left off. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the film promises to amplify the high-energy, mass-masala elements that made its predecessor a blockbuster.
The 2-minute and 42-second-long trailer showcases the sequel’s evolution in terms of scale and intensity. It continues the journey of Ram’s character, Shankar, who remains embedded with a chip in his brain, allowing memory transfers. Additionally, this setup was the central theme in the original film and is expected to play a crucial role in the sequel.
Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Big Bull, a character driven by the desire for immortality, introduces a brand new villain. His character, alongside his sidekick Bani J, is on a quest to harness the power of Shankar’s chip. Why? Because he wants to achieve his goal. Overall, this conflict is likely to be a major driving force in the plot. After all, Double iSmart’s trailer hints at a deeper exploration of Shankar’s past and his ongoing battle with Big Bull.
Apart from Pothineni, Dutt, and Bani J, the upcoming film also features Kavya Thapar, Sayaji Shinde, and Makarand Deshpande. Puri Jagannadh and Charmy Kaur have produced Double iSmart, which will release in multiple languages. It includes Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The film’s release is timed to clash with Stree 2, Thangalaan, Mr Bachchan, and more.
