Director Puri Jagannadh's new release Double iSmart fails to impress audiences, with a predictable and lackluster storyline. Starring Vijay Devarakonda and Sanjay Dutt, the film revolves around the concept of brain transfer but fails to deliver any entertainment. The lead actors' performances are compromised, with sexist dialogues and a poorly executed plot. Film critic Subhash K. Jha suggests that Puri Jagannadh should take a break from filmmaking, as his latest endeavor falls flat in every aspect.
Double Ismart: A Critical and Commercial Disappointment
Background
"Double Ismart" is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Vijay Devarakonda and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. It revolves around the concept of brain transfer, with a man's soul being transplanted into the body of a police officer.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, "Double Ismart" received negative reviews from critics. Film critic Subhash K. Jha called it a "disastrous failure" and suggested that Jagannadh should "take a break" from filmmaking. The film was criticized for its predictable and lackluster storyline, sexist dialogues, and poorly executed plot.
Box Office Performance
Despite featuring two popular stars, "Double Ismart" failed to impress audiences at the box office. It opened to poor collections and continued to underperform throughout its theatrical run. The film's total worldwide gross was estimated to be around ₹15 crore (US$2.1 million).
FAQs
1. What is the storyline of "Double Ismart"?
The film revolves around the concept of brain transfer, with a man's soul being transplanted into the body of a police officer. The man seeks revenge against those who killed him, while the police officer tries to maintain his law-abiding nature.
2. What is the critical consensus on "Double Ismart"?
The film received negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable and lackluster storyline, sexist dialogues, and poorly executed plot.
3. How did "Double Ismart" perform at the box office?
The film underperformed at the box office, grossing only around ₹15 crore worldwide.
4. Has Puri Jagannadh ever made a successful film?
Jagannadh has directed several successful films in the past, including "Pokkiri" (2006), "Businessman" (2012), and "Temper" (2015). However, "Double Ismart" was a major disappointment for him.
5. What is Jagannadh's future plans?
Jagannadh is currently working on his next film, titled "Fighter," which stars Vijay Devarakonda and Ananya Panday.
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