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Kabir Bedi To Play Sage Kashyapa In Samantha Ruth Prabhu Starrer 'Shaakuntalam'

The makers have now revealed that Bollywood veteran Kabir Bedi essays the role of ancient sage Kashyapa in the Gunasekhar directorial.

New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu is awaiting the release of her upcoming film ‘Shaakuntalam’. The actor was most recently seen in ‘Yahsoda’, the action-thriller which ran to full houses upon release and became a superhit. Recently, makers shared an update about Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi playing an important role in the film.

As the Tollywood movie ‘Shaakuntalam’, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, inches towards theatrical release in April, the expectations around the movie are constantly on the rise.

The makers have now revealed that Bollywood veteran Kabir Bedi essays the role of ancient sage Kashyapa in the Gunasekhar directorial.

"Among the Saptarishis of the Rig Veda.. The sage from who's name the magnificent region of 'Kashmir' derives its name.. A prime figure in this tale of Shakuntala-Dushyant. @iKabirBedi as Sage Kashyapa. #Shaakuntalam," the makers, Guna Teamworks tweeted on Tuesday.

‘Shaakuntalam’ is a retelling of the classic tale of Shakuntala and Dushyant, the parents of Bharat, after whom Bharatvarsh or India derives its name.

Director and filmmaker Gunasekhar has in 2015 made a historical film on famed Kakateeya queen Rudhramadevi who ruled over present-day Telangana. His directorial "Okkadu" starring Mahesh Babu in 2003, was a massive hit.

'Shaakuntalam' is produced by Gunaa Teamworks and distributed by Sri Venkateswara Creations. It is based on a popular play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, the film features Samantha in the titular role of Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta, the king of Puru dynasty along with Mohan Babu, Ananya Nagalla, Jisshu Sengupta, Gautami, Aditi Balan, and Madhoo in supporting roles.

The film has been extensively shot around Hyderabad, including Ramoji Film City, Ananthagiri Hills, and Gandipet Lake. The music of 'Shaakuntalam' has been composed by Mani Sharma.

The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 April 2023.

( with inputs from IANS)

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