Shaakuntalam
14 Apr 2023 | Romance, Drama, Fantasy | 2hr 30min
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Critic Consensus
A disappointing mythological drama marred by subpar VFX and lackluster presentation-
Movie Info
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Synopsis
King Dushyantha and Shakuntala's love story weaves through a sage's curse and destiny's reunion.
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Genre
Romance, Drama, Fantasy -
Cast
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ananya Nagalla, Dev Mohan, Prakash Raj
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Director
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Producer
Sri Venkateswara Creations, Dil Raju Productions, Gunaa Teamworks
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Run time
2h 30min -
Release Date
14/04/2023 -
Original Language
Telugu -
Available Language
Telugu, Tamil
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CRITICS REVIEWS FOR SHAAKUNTALAM
A grand cinematic experience with underwhelming storytelling
15 April 2023 Rating: 3/5 Read Full Article
Times of India
Certified Critic
Disappointing mythological drama
15 April 2023 Rating: 2.25/5 Read Full Article
123 Telugu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer is an anachronistic costume drama
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Indian Express
Instead of going for a dubbed version, the director should have released the film all over India with subtitles
30 November -0001 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
Filmfare
B.R. Chopra Did It Much Better & That Was 35 Years Ago
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Koimoi
"Shaakuntalam" falls short on all counts, whether as a visual extravaganza or as a good mythological drama
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Great Andhra
Certified Critic
A grand cinematic experience with underwhelming storytelling
15 April 2023 Rating: 3/5 Read Full Article
Times of India
Certified Critic
"Shaakuntalam" falls short on all counts, whether as a visual extravaganza or as a good mythological drama
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Great Andhra
Certified Critic
Shaapam To Audience
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Gulte
Certified Critic
Samantha's film is all heart but no soul
16 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
India Today
Certified Critic
Some of the key performances, Allu Arha's episode, Mohan Babu's first scene, and the Tapovanam scenes in 3D version (to an extent) are good
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Indiaglitz
Certified Critic
Too Much CGI
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Rediff
Certified Critic
Epic Failure
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Telugu360
Certified Critic
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Film Is An Epic VFX Fail
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Zoom TV
Certified Critic
An epic love story led down by snail-paced screenplay & shoddy VFX
14 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
First Post
Certified Critic
A grand cinematic experience with underwhelming storytelling
15 April 2023 Rating: 3/5 Read Full Article
Times of India
Certified Critic
Samantha-Dev Mohan's laudable acting couldn't save a half-baked film
14 April 2023 Rating: 3/5 Read Full Article
India TV
Watch it for a sincere, spirited Samantha
15 April 2023 Rating: 3/5 Read Full Article
Free Press Journal
Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Dev Mohan starrer despite its highs and lows is a beautiful watch
14 April 2023 Rating: 3/5 Read Full Article
Bollywood Life
Reconstructs A Slice Of Mythology In Exquisite Colours
13 April 2023 Rating: 4/5 Read Full Article
IWM Buzz
Disappointing mythological drama
15 April 2023 Rating: 2.25/5 Read Full Article
123telugu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer is an anachronistic costume drama
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Indian Express
Instead of going for a dubbed version, the director should have released the film all over India with subtitles
30 November -0001 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
Filmfare
B.R. Chopra Did It Much Better & That Was 35 Years Ago
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Koimoi
"Shaakuntalam" falls short on all counts, whether as a visual extravaganza or as a good mythological drama
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Great Andhra
Certified Critic
Shaapam To Audience
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Gulte
Certified Critic
Samantha's film is all heart but no soul
16 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
India Today
Certified Critic
Some of the key performances, Allu Arha's episode, Mohan Babu's first scene, and the Tapovanam scenes in 3D version (to an extent) are good
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Indiaglitz
Certified Critic
Oh deer, this myth-drama fails on all fronts
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Cinema Express
Gunasekhar directorial fails to create an impact with its poor story telling and the VFX that fails to work
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Times Now
Soulless Epic
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Mirchi9
Too Much CGI
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Rediff
Certified Critic
Epic Failure
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Telugu360
Certified Critic
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Film Is An Epic VFX Fail
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
Zoom TV
Certified Critic
Samantha's act makes this love story an affair to remember; Has both hits and misses
14 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
Pinkvilla
An epic love story led down by snail-paced screenplay & shoddy VFX
14 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
First Post
Certified Critic
Samantha Shoulders This Half-Baked Film Well; Allu Arjun's Daughter Shines
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
News18
It seems Gunasekhar did not learn from the result of Rudramadevi where he opted to go for 3D and failed to make an impact
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
Cine Josh
Samantha tries hard in a colossal disappointment of a film
14 April 2023 Rating: 1.5/5 Read Full Article
The News Minute
Boring Mythological Drama
14 April 2023 Rating: 2/5 Read Full Article
The Hans India
Shakuntalam is a partly engaging love drama with a mythological premise
15 April 2023 Rating: 2.25/5 Read Full Article
Telugu Bulletin
Grand scale Creates an impact
14 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
Filmy Focus
Overall Shaakuntalam is impressive only in terms of visuals but disappointing in terms of content
14 April 2023 Rating: 2.5/5 Read Full Article
Tollywood.net
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