Double Ismart (A)
15/Aug/2024 Sci-fi, Thriller 2hrs 42mins

1.50

Not Even Half as Entertaining as its First Part!

An exciting idea which we were introduced to in its predecessor is completely wasted with relentless scenes such as mother sentiment and track comedies. The execution of the core plot is also randomly done.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

1.50

Ram Pothineni-Sanjay Dutt's film is a slap to your senses

Double iSmart�, yet, again, makes you think if a sequel is necessary, just to capitalise on the success of the first part. (more)

Source: Janani, India Today

2.50

Only for masses

Double iSmart struggles to live up to the hype of its predecessor, iSmart Shankar. Despite Ram Pothineni�s commendable efforts, his talent feels underutilised. The plot has potential, but the execution falls short, especially in the dragging second half. Kavya Thapar�s presence is minimal, and Ali�s...(more)

Source: 123 Telugu, 123telugu.com

2.00

Ram Pothineni, Puri Jagannadh's film is 'double' annoying

iSmart Shankar was no masterpiece, but Shankar�s love for Chandini and his desperation to remember her was somewhat understandable. It feels lazy and contrived in a sequel that doesn�t even acknowledge her and yet tries to recreate the same tropes. In hindsight, Puri could�ve benefitted from showing...(more)

Source: Neeshita Nyayapati,, Hindustan Times

2.00

Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt shoulder a high-octane entertainer

Whether Shankar loses his memory of the past, whether Big Bull uses him to destroy the nation, or whether the hero goes up against Big Bull, is the rest of the plot. Shankar is supported by his girlfriend Jannath (Kavya Thapar) who lands in Hyderabad from Delhi on a mission. There is never a dull mo...(more)

Source: Chitradeep Anandharaman, The Hindu