Shaakuntalam is one of the most anticipated projects from last year. It is made with a theme of mythology for millennials, as stated by the producer of the film, Neelima Guna. Shaakuntalam is directed by the great director Gunasekhar, well known for his filmmaking and previous film, the historical Rudramadevi. Gunasekhar has written this film story, taking the adaptation from Kalidasa‘s Indian playAbhijnanasakuntalam. The film is presented by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations in association with Gunaa Teamworks. This film is going to hit theatres on April 14th, in both 2D and 3D.
The makers of Shaakuntalamhave already released promotional material for the audience that features the actors playing prominent roles in the film. The title role of the film, Shakuntala, is played by the beautiful and talented actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Alongside her is Dev Mohan, as King Dushyanta. Shaakuntalam is the epic love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala. This is also a story of the self-respect and emotions of Shakuntala, played by Samantha. This is the story behind Samantha’s role in this film.
Shakuntala is the abandoned daughter of sage Vishvamitra and Apsara Menaka. The birth of Shakuntala is a result of Indra’s conspiracy to disturb Vishvamitra’s penance. He sent one of his apsaras to lure the sage, and the result was the birth of Shakuntala. Later, Vishvamitra abandoned Menaka and his daughter after he learned about the conspiracy. Menaka left her daughter back on earth and returned to heaven. Shakuntala was named after the birds that carried her to Sage Kanva’s hermitage.
Shakuntala grew up to be the most beautiful woman. Shakuntala and Dushyanta fell in love when he came with his army to the forest she lived in. Both of them get married according to Gandharva rights in the absence of Sage Kanva. After their marriage, Dushyanta returns to his kingdom, promising to come back to take Shakuntala. A pregnant Shakunatala waits for the arrival of her husband for months, which never happens.
So, Sage Kanva sends Shakuntala to King Dushyanta‘s kingdom as his wife, but the King does not recognize her. This comes as a heartbreak to Shakuntala, which she later gets to know as the curse on her by Sage Durvasa. The journey of Shakuntala from here is the fight for her love, trust, self-respect, and honor. In the middle of all of these, she delivers a baby boy who later became the emperor of India, Bharata.
Shakuntala is known to be the most beautiful woman on earth in Abhijnanasakuntalam. Samantha is an apt actress who portrays emotions well in the role of Shakuntala.
Watch Samantha’s grace and poise in Shaakuntalam Release Trailer here.
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