Double iSmart: A Mediocre Sequel with Familiar Flaws

Double Ismart releases on August 15, 2024, starring Ram Pothineni, Kavya Thapar, and Sanjay Dutt

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The film follows the typical Telugu movie template with hero and heroine introductions.

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The storyline is predictable and closely mirrors the plot of the prequel, "iSmart Shankar."

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Puri Jagannadh reverts to his old methods, producing another mediocre movie.

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Puri's humor, particularly Ali's comedy track, is weak and cringeworthy, possibly the weakest of his career

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Kavya Thapar, the typical Puri heroine, adds glamour to the film but doesn't bring much depth to her role

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The production values are respectable, though they do not significantly elevate the film

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Manisarma contributes only one notable song, with the rest of the soundtrack failing to leave a lasting impression

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