Shaakuntalam is an 2023 Indian Telugu-language mythological romantic drama film[3] 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 titular 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.Shaakuntalam 2023 Movie Download.Soppana Sundari 2023 Movie Download.
The project was announced in October 2020 by Gunasekhar. The film’s production began in February 2021 at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad and ended in August 2021. The film was made on a budget of ₹65 crore. It is shot extensively around Hyderabad, including Ramoji Film City, Ananthagiri Hills, and Gandipet Lake.The film was theatrically released on 14 April 2023. The film was panned by critics and became a huge commercial failure.[5]Abhijnanasakuntalam, a play written by Kalidasa, is one of the masterpieces of world literature. It is thrilling love story of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta. Dushyanta is the hero of the play.
He possesses almost all the qualities of a brave and noble minded hero. He falls in love with Shakuntala, daughter of Menaka and Vishwamitra and marries her. Until one day, Sage Durvasa’s curse makes Dushyanta forget about Shakuntala.In 2017, director Gunasekhar announced a magnum opus Hiranya Kashyapa with Rana Daggubati as the lead. The film was based on the famous historical epic tale of the Asura, Hiranyakashipu.