Shaakuntalam is categorised as the mythology for millennials by the producer of the film Neelima Guna. The film is an adaptation of the Indian play Abhijnanashakuntalam, originally written by Kalidasa. Shaakuntalam is written and directed by Gunasekhar. It casts Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the title role as Shakuntala. Dev Mohan is playing the male lead opposite Samantha as King Dushyanta. The film is getting ready for a 2D and 3D release this summer on April 14th in multiple languages.
There might be a small idea on the characters of the film as most of the audience knows the story. However, there is an introduction to the roles in Shaakuntalam. It is quite noticeable in the promotional material that Dev Mohan is playing King Dushyanta and the love interest of Samantha in this film. He is playing the lead role in this film. Take a look at his characterization here.
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King Dushyanta is a king in the Chandravamsha dynasty who has conquered the major land of India. Dushyanta succeeds his father as the king of Hastinapura over his 4 siblings. King Dushyanta was once hunting in the forest when he was saved by some villagers from a tiger. The King then reaches the Sage Kanva’s ashram. He rested in the place for a few days when he saw Shakuntala there. Shakuntala is the adopted daughter of Kanva, who is the most beautiful woman. He fell in love with her instantly, and they both got married according to Gandharva rights. He then returned to his kingdom, promising that he would come back to Shakuntala and take her to his kingdom.
When he does not return, Shakuntala, who is pregnant, goes in search of him to his kingdom. However, King does not identify his wife Shakuntala and sends her back. What is the reason behind this behaviour of the righteous King Dushyant? What is the story of love, struggle, self respect, and regret? This is what Gunasekhar is going to show on big screens. The magical world will spellbind you with the story and VFX and take you back to the mythological world.
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