
‘Shaakuntalam’ is a retelling of the epic love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala from the ancient Indian text, the Mahabharata. Samantha plays the lead role of Shakuntala, and her portrayal of the character has been the talk of the town for a while now. From the glimpses of the film’s trailer, Samantha looks breathtakingly beautiful in the film, and her performance has been highly appreciated by those who have watched the film’s preview show.
The film’s director, Gunasekhar, is known for his grandeur and visual spectacle, and ‘Shaakuntalam’ is no exception. The film boasts of elaborate sets and costumes that transport the audiences to a different world altogether. The music by Mani Sharma and the cinematography by Sekhar V. Joseph have also been praised by the critics who have watched the film’s premier show.
The buzz around Shaakuntalam has been building up for quite some time now, and the first reviews suggest that the film lives up to the hype. The performances of the supporting cast, which includes Dev Mohan, Aditi Balan, Allu Arjun’s daughter Allu Arha and Mohan Babu, have also been appreciated. The dialogues in the film have been written by noted dilaouge writer Sai Madhav Burra, who has done a great job in capturing the essence of the Mahabharata.
Take a look at the audience reviews for ‘Shaakuntalam’ following the premiere show:
3 Days to go #Shaakuntalam #shaakuntalamonapril14 #shaakuntalamin3d https://t.co/daqMmZ5lWs
— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) 1681205513000
Praying for the same kind of love from April 14th #Shaakuntalam https://t.co/L3khPriopE
— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) 1681270785000
#Shaakuntalam premier show general audience reviews @Samanthaprabhu2 https://t.co/5WWS6Kj5Fu
— Jegan ♡ (@JeganSammu) 1681186714000
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— Tirumala Ganesh (@Tirumala_sam) 1681221669000
We love you love @Samanthaprabhu2 ♥️♥️We loved #ShaakuntalamIn3D #Shaakuntalam waiting for the audience to experie… https://t.co/gk1Fevb8O1
— Shaks Sam Fan (@shakeerasyed) 1681152790000
As the release date of ‘Shaakuntalam’ draws near, fans of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the mythological genre are eagerly waiting to watch the film on the big screen. The film is all set to hit the theatres on April 14, and going by the first reviews, it looks like it will be a treat for moviegoers. The film’s success will also pave the way for more mythological films in the South Indian film industry and help revive interest in the genre.