Gunasekhar is coming with a mythological entertainer Shaakuntalam based on Adi Parwa in Mahabharat and on the work of Kalidas' Abhignana Shaakuntalam. The film's shooting is in full swing and according to the latest Samantha who is playing the role of Shakuntala wrapped her shoot.
Samantha sharing her feelings after completing her role, posted 'And it's a wrap on Shaakuntalam. This film will stay with me for the rest of my life. As a little girl I believed in fairy tales. not much changed. I still do.. and @gunasekhar1 sir my fairy godfather making my dream a reality. When he narrated this film to me I was immediately transported to a most beautiful world. the world of Shaakuntalam.. a world like no other"
Allu Arjun's daughter Allu Arha is playing the role of Prince Bharata and Dev Mohan is playing the role of Dushyant. Arha recently completed shooting for her role.