Double iSmart(2024)
Telugu156 minsdirect-to-OTT
Big Bull, a feared assassin with a quest for immortality, plans to transfer his memories into Shankar, known as \"iSmart,\" who already carries another person's memories. This sets up a dramatic showdown between Shankar and Big Bull.
Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 26 September 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2024
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A dangerous assassin tries to become immortal by forcing his memories into a man named Shankar. However, Shankar already carries someone else's memories inside him. This sets up a fierce battle between the two.
“Two minds. One body. One fight for survival.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
156Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date15 August 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
identityrevengecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Puri JagannadhActor
→#2
#3G
Gurbani JudgeBentley
→G
Getup SrinuShankar's friend
→#4
#5A
Ali BashaBokka
→Ram PothineniiSmart Shankar
→#6Sanjay DuttBig Bull
→#7Sayaji ShindeCBI Officer Chandrakanth
→#8U
UttejCI Ravi Prakash
→#9
T
Temper VamsiActor
→#10
#11M
Makrand DeshpandeActor
→Charmy KaurCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Double iSmart
Cast reunions in this film: Sayaji Shinde & Puri Jagannadh (6 films together), Charmy Kaur & Puri Jagannadh (3 films together), and Sayaji Shinde & Ram Pothineni (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Double iSmart' refers to the dual memory implants in Shankar, a concept introduced in the 2019 prequel 'iSmart Shankar'.
- Director Puri Jagannadh reportedly wrote the script in just three days, a common practice for his high-energy films.
- The climax was shot extensively at Ramoji Film City, utilizing its large-scale futuristic sets to create the sci-fi atmosphere.
- This is the second collaboration between Puri Jagannadh and actor Ram Pothineni after the 2016 film 'Temper'.
- The character 'Big Bull' is named after a stock market term, fitting the film's theme of a powerful, dominant villain.
- The film's production faced delays due to Ram Pothineni recovering from a knee injury sustained during action sequences.
- A key promotional element was the 'Double iSmart BGM', a signature background score released as a single before the film.