Ismart Shankar(2019)
A contract killer goes on the run after eliminating a target and eventually finds himself linked to a slain cop whose memory is transferred to his brain.
Ismart Shankar is streaming on Hotstar and Zee5 since 18 July 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Zee5, Prime Video, YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 18 July 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 18 July 2019
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A hitman kills a target and has to flee. He later discovers that a murdered police officer's memories have been transferred into his own mind.
“A killer's mind holds a dead cop's secrets.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ismart Shankar
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Rao Ramesh (21 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Mani Sharma (15 films together), Mani Sharma & Rao Ramesh (8 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Puri Jagannadh (7 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Ashish Vidyarthi (5 films together), and Mani Sharma & Puri Jagannadh (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'iSmart' was inspired by the Apple iPhone branding, aiming for a modern, tech-savvy feel.
- Director Puri Jagannadh wrote the script in just three days, a common fast-paced approach for him.
- This was the first Telugu film to extensively use 'face replacement' VFX technology for certain action scenes.
- Actress Nidhhi Agerwal performed her own stunts in the song 'Boss Party' without a body double.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at Ramoji Film City to maintain continuity and reduce costs.
- Despite mixed reviews, it became a commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore worldwide.
- A Hindi dubbed version was released simultaneously, targeting a wider pan-Indian audience.