Attention Is on Puri: Will He Deliver?

Director Puri Jagannadh will be remembered in the history of Telugu cinema for presenting his heroes in the best way, with movies that have a long shelf life. But that’s all in the past, and now he is struggling.

Double iSmart, a follow-up sequel to his commercial hit iSmart Shankar, is set to release in a few hours in the U.S. with premieres, and there’s curiosity about whether Puri will deliver this time, especially as sequels are doing well.

The good thing is that, despite everything, there’s a section of movie fans genuinely hoping for Puri’s comeback. This isn’t just because of his illustrious filmography but also due to his personality and the way he has conducted himself over the years.

Puri is known for being straightforward without sounding arrogant, a skill many directors lack, and this has won him a genuine fan base. Whether they are fans of iSmart Shankar or not, they are wishing for Double iSmart to become a hit for Puri.

Now, it’s all up to the director to deliver and make a statement that he’s still in the game. We’ll find out in a few hours.