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Ism (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Ism is a 2016 action thriller directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring Jagapati Babu as Javed Ibrahim / Javed Bhai, Aditi Arya and Kalyan Ram. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $134,165 worldwide.

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Ism (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ism About?

The premise of Ism without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An undercover journalist finds himself hunted by corrupt politicians and the gangster whose daughter he betrayed in order to obtain evidence against him.

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Cast & crew

Ism Cast & Characters

Jagapati Babu leads the cast as Javed Ibrahim / Javed Bhai, with Aditi Arya as Alia Khan and Kalyan Ram as Kalyan Ram / Sathya Marthand. Directed by Puri Jagannadh; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Puri Jagannadh

More films directed by Puri Jagannadh, best-rated first: Double iSmart, Liger, Mehbooba and Paisa Vasool.

Full filmography
Plot

Ism Plot Summary

What happens in Ism from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Javed Bhai is a high-profile gangster who is in hiding on Tenerife with his gang and daughter Alia Khan as his scams come back to light in India. On a night filled with tension, Kalyan Ram spots her during a brawl at an illegal fight club and falls head over heels, sparking a dangerous, secret romance. He even befriends Javed Bhai after offering him local Indian Karim Beedis, but neither of them reveals their true identities to the other.

Full summary

The whole story of Ism, scene by scene

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Box office

Ism Box Office

Ism grossed $134,165 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$134.2K

US & Canada
$134.2K
Videos

Ism Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

ISM Theatrical Trailer || ISM Movie || Kalyanram, Puri Jagannadh, Anup Rubens
  • Featurette ISM Telugu Movie Full Songs Jukebox || Kalyan Ram, Aditi Arya || Puri Jagannadh || Anup Rubens
  • Behind the Scenes Jr NTR at ISM Movie SHOOTING | ISM Movie Making Video | Kalyan Ram | Puri Jagannadh
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ism?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the alias of the high‑profile gangster hiding on Tenerife?

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FAQ

Ism FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ism, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ism?

Ism runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Ism released?

Ism was released on October 21, 2016.

Who directed Ism?

Ism was directed by Puri Jagannadh.

More films by Puri Jagannadh

Who is in the cast of Ism?

Ism stars Jagapati Babu as Javed Ibrahim / Javed Bhai, Aditi Arya as Alia Khan and Kalyan Ram as Kalyan Ram / Sathya Marthand, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Ism make at the box office?

Ism grossed $134,165 worldwide.

Does Ism have a post-credit scene?

No. Ism has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ism in?

The original language of Ism is Telugu.

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