Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Shaakuntalam postponed; makers apologise to fans

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s upcoming film Shaakuntalam has been postponed. highly anticipated film was previously set to come out on February 17, 2023, on same day as Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantumania. film’s team has taken to social media to anunce delay of film.

Gunaa Teamworks took to Twitter and told fans sad news. ir mess was apologetic, though y added that a new release date will be revealed soon. Furrmore, y thanked fans for ir love and support. Gunaa Teamworks also shared anuncement with hashtag #Shaakuntalam. 

Check out tweets below:

“WE REGRET TO INFORM OUR BELOVED AUDIENCE THAT WE WOULD T BE ABLE TO RELEASE SHAAKUNTALAM THIS 17TH OF FEBRUARY, WE WOULD BE ANUNCING RELEASE DATE SOON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND LOVE.”

Gunaa Teamworks, team behind Shaakuntalam, also shared anuncement with hashtag #Shaakuntalam. 

Shaakuntalam is envisioned, conceptualised and directed by Gunasekar. A trailer of film has already been released. promotion of film has also progressed to advanced levels, as three singles from film’s soundtrack are already out. 

film’s trailer was released last month and garnered reactions in polarity. Within trailer, we see that Samantha’s character is an abandoned child. While she is daughter of Vishwamitra and Menaka, she is abandoned to be forgotten in history. 

Shaakuntalam will focus on Shakuntala’s quest towards love, and consequences she faces along way. 

Upcoming projects from Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was anunced for Indian installment of Citadel and stars in Russo Brors-backed series alongside Varun Dhawan. star’s project, Khushi, was also resumed recently after it was halted due to her health issues.