It sounds like “Double iSmart Shankar” had quite a turbulent journey! Puri Jagannadh faced major hurdles with the film’s production and distribution, particularly due to the financial woes from his previous film, “Liger.” The situation became dire with distributors threatening to block the film’s release due to these outstanding debts.
However, the intervention of Charmme Kaur, who helped secure new financiers, and the fortunate acquisition of the film by ‘Niranjan Reddy’ played crucial roles in turning the situation around. ‘Niranjan Reddy’s’ purchase of the film at the cost huge amount allowed Puri Jagannadh to resolve most of his financial issues, even though it resulted in losses for Reddy and the distributors.
In the end, despite the film’s poor reception and the financial troubles, Puri Jagannadh managed to find a way to clear his debts and continue his career. It’s a testament to the complex and sometimes unpredictable nature of the film industry.
This scenario underscores the complexities of the film industry, where the financial success or failure of a project doesn’t always align with its box office performance. Despite the setbacks, Puri Jagannadh was able to leverage his position and relationships within the industry to his advantage, even if it meant others had to absorb the losses.