Shaakuntalam Twitter Review: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Wins Praise, Film's VFX Let Down The Audience

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's mythological film 'Shaakuntalam', based on the poem Abhijnana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, was released on April 14.

Samantha's fans have praised the movie in the early reviews that have been posted on Twitter.

Source : Twitter (@_vivekram)

New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu's mythological film 'Shaakuntalam', based on the poem Abhijnana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, was released on April 14. The epic love tale of Shakuntala and King Dushyant, played by Samantha and Dev Mohan, respectively, drives the plot of the movie. 

Samantha's fans have praised the movie in the early reviews that have been posted on Twitter. Many people called the actor's work in the movie and dubbed it one of her best performances. Although some have praised the VFX and CGI, several critics have remarked that they fell short of what was depicted in the trailer.

Trade analyst and film critic Ramesh Bala tweeted, "The entire cast of #Shaakuntalam truly brings to life the world of the mythological story and especially the lead, #SamanthaRuthPrabhu- what performance! She has also dubbed in Hindi herself for the first time with this one, and it is sure to strengthen her connect and hold in the Hindi markets as well! Well done."

The entire cast of #Shaakuntalam truly brings to life the world of the mythological story and especially the lead, #SamanthaRuthPrabhu- what performance! She has also dubbed in Hindi herself for the first time with this one, and it is sure to strengthen her connect and pic.twitter.com/Zjsyzfgfj7

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) April 14, 2023

Here are a few reviews shared on Twitter:

#Shaakuntalam #Review (⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2) @Samanthaprabhu2 💃💝Shines Bright as #Shakuntala in an Iconic Love❤️Saga Based on A Play #AbhignyanaShakuntalam by Kalidasa Smartly handled @Gunasekhar1 Giving It A Lyrical Fantasy Look👌@ActorDevMohan @neelima_guna @SVC_official @tipsofficial pic.twitter.com/Y5pjbqoOgn

— HEMANT SANGANEE (@HemantSanganee) April 14, 2023

2/2 #Shaakuntalam Review contd..
✔@ActorDevMohan & the entire team shows commitment 👏
✔Cinematography by #SekharJoseph is spectacular 👍
✔Music by #Manisharma is melodious🔝
It is thrilling love story of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta. pic.twitter.com/GOBhwr9nyW

— Nitesh Naveen (@NiteshNaveenAus) April 14, 2023

One line review of #Shaakuntalam:
"...larger-than-life experience of a grand epic tale"
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐@Gunasekhar1 @Samanthaprabhu2 @ActorDevMohan #ManiSharm @GunaaTeamworks @SVC_official @tipsofficial @tipsmusicsouth #MadhuShah #KabirBedi #SachinKhedekar pic.twitter.com/gcAD2kpIm7

— Yogesh Mishra (@yhmishra) April 14, 2023

#Shaakuntalam team over confidently premiered the movie to the public yesterday(Prior to 4 days of release)

But unfortunately the movie is getting Average - Below Average reports !! pic.twitter.com/WMCaiqo9Jw

— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) April 11, 2023

#ShakuntalamReview : Strictly average mythological drama

+ : @ActorDevMohan performance, @Samanthaprabhu2 looks , story, #ManiSharma music and bgm, #alluarha appearence
- : 2nd half , vfx, flat direction

Rating : 2.5/5 pic.twitter.com/H7leyAEXTW

— Phani Kumar (@phanikumar2809) April 13, 2023

Award-winning filmmaker Gunasekhar (Rudhramadevi) wrote the screenplay and directed the movie. Neelima Guna and Dil Raju, respectively, produced it under the banners of Gunna Teamworks and Dil Raju Productions. The music for the movie is composed by Mani Sharma.

'Shaakuntalam' is released in Telugu states and its dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam languages.