Ram Pothineni’s highly anticipated film “Double iSmart,” a sequel to the hit movie “iSmart Shankar,” has just dropped a major update in a grand fashion. The makers have released a massive trailer that has created quite a buzz. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the trailer is packed with high-octane emotions and showcases the typical Puri style of filmmaking that fans have come to love. The excitement surrounding this release is palpable, and the trailer gives us a glimpse of what to expect from this sequel.
The trailer showcases Ram’s energy levels ramped up even higher than in the predecessor, bringing back the beloved character Shankar with a bang. As the story unfolds, Puri Jagannadh’s signature style is evident, with a love track between Ram and Kavya Thapar taking center stage, complemented by Aali’s comedic side-track, which is a routine feature in Puri’s films. Sanjay Dutt, playing the antagonist, brings an intriguing twist as he locks horns with Shankar, adding layers of tension and drama. The trailer hints at several emotional moments, including a strong mother sentiment, and it concludes with an action sequence that has a devotional touch.
While the trailer is a standard commercial cut, what stands out is Ram’s dynamic body language and his distinctive slang as Shankar, which promises to be a key factor in the film’s entertainment quotient. It will be interesting to see if this energy compensates for any predictable elements in the script when the movie hits the big screens. The sequel sees Kavya Thapar as the new female lead, raising questions about whether Nidhi Aggarwal and Nabha Natesh’s characters from the first film will make a return. “Double iSmart” is set to face stiff competition at the box office this August 15th, as it goes head-to-head with Ravi Teja’s “Mr. Bachchan” and Vikram’s “Thangalaan.”
