Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt's science fiction film, Double iSmart, hit theaters on August 15, but unfortunately, it received negative reviews from the audience and ended up as a disaster at the box office. Despite being a sequel to the 2019 hit film iSmart Shankar, Double iSmart faced severe criticism for its lazy writing and poor execution. The film was acquired by Amazon Prime for a whopping Rs 33 Crores with a 45-day window between the theatrical and OTT release. However, in a surprise move, Double iSmart made its OTT debut on September 5, just 21 days after its theatrical release.
Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Double iSmart is a sci-fi film that follows the story of a notorious assassin, Big Bull, who runs a drug and weapons cartel abroad. The film stars Ram Pothineni, Kavya Thapar, Sanjay Dutt, and others in prominent roles. Despite its promising premise, the film failed to impress audiences and critics alike.
The film's poor performance at the box office was evident from its second day, when it faced a huge drop in collections and never recovered. On its opening day, Double iSmart minted Rs 7.5 crore nationwide, but it couldn't sustain the momentum. The film's failure is a significant setback for the cast and crew, who had high hopes for its success.
Double iSmart's early OTT release is likely a strategic move to minimize further losses. The film's availability on Amazon Prime may help it reach a wider audience, but it's unlikely to change the overall perception of the film. Despite its poor performance, fans of Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt may still want to check out the film for its sci-fi elements and action sequences.