Energetic Hero Ram's recent prom outing iSmart Shankar directed by Puri Jagannadh stunned film critics and trade analysts. Despite routine mass elements, the film shook the box office raking in good collections and going strong even now.
In the midst of all this, iSmart Shankar landed in a huge controversy when the Directorate Of Health and Family Welfare Department took strong objection of one film poster and sent notices to the makers under COPTA act for violating section 5 of the act.
It has to be seen how the makers react to this fresh controversy. Puri and Ram have been reacting boldly against the critics celebrating the film success. Many say this is a blessing in disguise for iSmart Shankar as it will make people throng one more time to see the film for that smoking scene.
The smoking poster was displayed on July 25th at the Mantri Hall in Inox Cinemas, Bengaluru.