Double iSmart turned out to be one of the biggest disasters in Puri Jagan’s career. There’s a lot of speculation about what Puri Jagannadh will do next.
According to reports, he isn’t aiming for a film with any of the top-tier stars but is instead planning a mass entertainer with Gopichand.
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Industry buzz suggests that Puri recently discussed a story with Gopichand, and things have reportedly moved forward with a green signal for the project. The film is expected to go on floors after May.
Interestingly, Puri is said to be handling only the story and dialogues for this film. Unlike his previous films like iSmart Shankar and Liger, where he was heavily involved in screenplay writing, this time, he is supposedly focusing entirely on direction.
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As for Gopichand, he has been struggling for a solid hit for many years now. His recent films failed to create any impact.
Gopichand’s last film with Puri Jagan was Golimaar which was an average success at the box office but over the years it has developed a following.
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Apart from Puri’s film, he is also working on another project with Sankalp Reddy, backed by Srinivasaa Chitturi. With two films lined up, Gopichand is hoping to bounce back.
Given his mass appeal, a high-energy commercial film with Puri could be the perfect comeback. Whether this project will revive his career remains to be seen.
Given their current situation, this project seems like the most realistic option for them. Whether it helps them bounce back remains to be seen.
