2019 Indian Telugu-language science fiction action film
iSmart Shankar
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Puri Jagannadh
Written by
Puri Jagannadh
Produced by
Puri Jagannadh Charmme Kaur
Starring
Ram Pothineni
Satyadev
Nabha Natesh
Nidhhi Agerwal
Cinematography
Raj Thota
Edited by
Junaid Siddiqui
Music by
Mani Sharma
Production company
Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies
Puri Connects
Release date
18 July 2019 (2019-07-18)
Running time
141 minutes[1]
Country
India
Language
Telugu
Budget
₹15–20 crore[a]
Box office
est.₹75–85 crore[b]
iSmart Shankar is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language science fiction action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, who co-produced the film with Charmme Kaur. It stars Ram Pothineni in the title role, alongside Satyadev Kancharana, Nabha Natesh, Nidhhi Agerwal, Ashish Vidyarthi and Raj Deepak Shetty in supporting roles. The music was composed by Mani Sharma, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Raj Thota and Junaid Siddiqui. In the film, an assassin helps the cops to investigate a high-profile case when a slain cop's memories are transferred into his brain.[7]
iSmart Shankar was released theatrically on 18 July 2019 and became a commercial success.[4] A sequel titled Double iSmart has been announced and will be released on 14 June 2024.
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^"Ismart Shankar pre-release business report". The Hans India. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
^ ab"iSmart Shankar completes 100 days; Ram, Puri and Charmme reminisce the success". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
^"2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే." [Highest grossing films of 2019]. Sakshi (in Telugu). 31 December 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
^"iSmart Shankar Closing Collections: Ram Pothineni Ustad Of Tollywood Box Office". Sakshi. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
^""Only inspiration, no copy": Puri Jagannadh clarifies about 'iSmart Shankar' similarities with 'iBoy'". The Times of India. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
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