July 15, 2024: Ram Pothineni sent his fans into a frenzy on [X] (formerly Twitter) with a surprise announcement! The actor revealed that his highly-anticipated film “Double iSmart,” directed by the acclaimed Puri Jagannadh, will hit theaters on August 15th, 2024. This news sparked excitement among Ram’s fanbase, but also ignited speculation about a potential clash with another Telugu biggie – Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2: The Rule.”
Ram Pothineni shared a new poster featuring himself, sporting a vibrant tilak with a Shiva Lingam in the backdrop. The poster boldly declares the August 15th release date. In the caption, he wrote, “Maammmaaaaa! Date block kar!! – Ustaad #Doubleismart Shankar.” According to a press release, the makers strategically chose this date to capitalize on the extended Independence Day weekend, further boosted by Raksha Bandhan falling on the following Monday.
Who will rule Independence Day 2024: Double iSmart or Pushpa2?
“Double iSmart” serves as the sequel to Puri Jagannadh’s 2019 blockbuster, “iSmart Shankar.” This action-packed follow-up boasts a fresh cast, introducing Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt and Kavya Thapar alongside Ram Pothineni. The prequel, while commercially successful, drew criticism for certain questionable scenes. Nonetheless, “iSmart Shankar” left a lasting impact on audiences, and the sequel promises to be an action-packed crowd-pleaser.
With both “Double iSmart” and “Pushpa 2” setting their sights on Independence Day, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation on whether “Pushpa 2” will indeed shift its release date. Stay tuned for further developments in this exciting Telugu cinema showdown