Shaakuntalam is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language historical romantic drama film written and directed by Gunasekhar. It is produced by Neelima Guna under Gunaa Teamworks and distributed by Sri Venkateswara Creations.
Based on a popular play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, the film features Samantha in the title role of Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta, the king of Puru dynasty along with Mohan Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Madhoo, Gautami, Aditi Balan and Ananya Nagalla in supporting roles.
In the film, Shakuntala and King Dushyant marry, but Dushyant forgets all about Shakuntala due to a sage’s curse.
Directed by – Gunasekhar
Screenplay by – Gunasekhar
Dialogue by – Sai Madhav Burra
Story by – Kalidasa
Based on Shakuntala by Kalidasa
Produced by – Neelima Guna
Starring – Samantha, Dev Mohan
Cinematography – Sekhar V. Joseph
Edited by – Prawin Pudi
Music by – Mani Sharma
Production – Gunaa Teamworks & Sri Venkateswara Creations
Distributed by – AA Films
Release date – 14 April 2023
Running time – 142 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
