"Shaakuntalam" is a 2021 Telugu romance drama film directed by Gunasekhar and starring Samantha Akkineni, Dev Mohan, and Aditi Balan. Based on Kalidasa's famous Sanskrit play "Abhijnanasakuntalam," the film portrays the narrative of Shakuntala, a beautiful and clever woman born to a sage and a celestial nymph.


Genre - Romace,Drama

Release - 14 April (2023)

Director - Gunasekhar

Producer - Nelima Guna

Budget - est 50-65 crore

Box office - est 5 crore

Runtime - 2h 29mint

IMDB

4.7/10


ALL CAST


SAMANTHA RUTH 

DEV MOHAN

KABIR DUHAN SINGH

ANANYA NAGELLA

Story;


Shakuntala's journey in the film begins with her childhood in the wilderness and ends with her encounter with King Dushyanta (Dev Mohan) and their eventual love tale. The film is visually amazing, with stunning photography and stunning settings that take the audience to ancient India.


Samantha Akkineni gives an outstanding portrayal as Shakuntala, effortlessly conveying the character's strength, intelligence, and fragility. Dev Mohan, who plays King Dushyanta, also gives a strong performance, demonstrating the character's transformation from a haughty and arrogant monarch to a humble and sympathetic lover.


Mani Sharma's music is a highlight of the film, with lovely melodies and haunting voices that add to the emotional effect. The language is also well-written, with numerous strong and thought-provoking lines that will linger with the audience long after the film has ended.


The film does have certain shortcomings, most notably the slow pacing of the tale at moments. However, the overall impact of the film is so strong that these tiny imperfections are easily overlooked.
Overall, "Shaakuntalam" is a lovely and emotionally fascinating film that does the old Sanskrit play credit. It is a must-see for fans of romantic comedies as well as those interested in Indian mythology and culture.


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