The makers of Gunasekhar's Shakuntalam today delighted all by releasing the first look of actor Dev Mohan who is playing the role of King Dushyant in the film. On Dev Mohan's birthday, Shakuntalam makers wished the actor best wishes and then released the first look posting "Wishing our ever-charming, valiant and handsome King #Dushyant, @ActorDevMohan a very Happy Birthday!"
Dev Mohan looked princely and royal riding the horse while going hunting and in the process will be meeting Shakuntala. The film stars Samantha as Shakuntala and it is based on Kalidas' Abhignana Shakuntalam, from Adi Parva, Mahabharata. Mohan Babu is playing the role of sage Durvasa while Allu Arjun's daughter Allu Arha is playing the role of Prince Bharata marking her debut on the big screen.
The film stars Aditi Balan, Prakash Raj, Ananya Nagalla, Gautami, Kabir Bedi, Madhubala, and Kabir Duhan Singh in important roles. Manisharma, Shekar V Joseph, and Pravin Pudi are handling the music, cinematography and editing for Shakuntalam.