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The highly anticipated film, ‘Shakuntalam’, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan, hit the theaters on 14th April. The movie is based on Kalidasa’s popular play ‘Abhigyana Shakuntalam’. Allu Arjun’s daughter, Allu Arha, also made her debut with this film. However, despite the star-studded cast and hype, the movie failed to impress the audience at the box office.
Fortunately, for those who missed it in theaters, ‘Shakuntalam’ is now available on Amazon Prime Video for viewers to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. The film was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
Cast and Reviews
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Dev, Sachin Khedkar, Kabir Bedi, Dr. M Mohan Babu, Prakash Raj, Madhubala, Gautami, Aditi Balan, Ananya Nagala, and Jisshu Sengupta.
The movie, directed by Gunasekhar, has received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances, others were disappointed with the movie’s overall execution. It has a rating of 4.7 on IMDB and a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.
Samantha’s Response to the Flop
After the movie failed to meet the expectations of the audience, Samantha expressed her disappointment by sharing a few lines from the Bhagavad Gita, which read ‘Karmanye Vadhika Jaati Ma Faleshu Kadachan Ma Karma Phala He Toor Bhoo Ma Te Sangotsav Karmani’. It roughly translates to “One has the right to work alone but never to the fruits of that work. Never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should one long for inaction.”
Samantha’s Role in ‘Shakuntalam’
Interestingly, Samantha had initially rejected the role in ‘Shakuntalam’ as she did not feel confident enough to play the character. However, she later agreed to play the lead after being convinced by the film’s director.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, ‘Shakuntalam’ may not have lived up to the hype at the box office, but it is still worth watching for its star-studded cast and intriguing storyline. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the movie from the comfort of your own home on Amazon Prime Video.
