Shakuntalam! A film that shocked a star producer like Dil Raju! A film that made the star heroine silent like Samantha! A film that made a talented director like Guna Shekhar head over heels! Telugu audience refused to watch the film! This movie has recently won an international award.
Shakuntalam! A film that shocked star producer Dil Raju. Samantha in a silent role, talented director Gunasekhar at the helm, a film rejected by the Telugu audience. This film has recently received an international award. It had a reverse effect, going flop in theaters. Starring Samantha and Dev Mohan in lead roles, with a hefty budget, Shakuntalam from Pan India Range created a buzz. However, it failed to generate the expected response. Apart from one graphic scene, the film received mixed reviews. Despite knowing the story, they criticized the execution. Nevertheless, it received appreciation in all other aspects. This film made a fresh impact at the Cannes Film Festival. Along with Samantha, the costumes of the characters she portrayed fascinated the jury, winning the Best Costume Design category. The film's fashion designer, Neethu Lulla, was applauded. The Cannes award added to its reputation. Now, this news is going viral on social media. Even if it failed at the theaters, it is gaining attention since its release in cinemas.
