Samantha is in the news everywhere right from her workout regime to her super exciting upcoming movie projects that too in pan Indian languages. The trailer of her Bollywood debut web series 'The Family Man 2' is expected any time now and there anticipation is high to watch the bubbly actress in her first villainous role.

Meanwhile, Sam has signed on to play the title role in the epic movie 'Shakunthalam' directed by ace Tollywood filmmaker Gunasekhar. The film is based on the epic Purana of King Dushyanth and Shakunthala and the tragic separation the husband and wife face due to destiny for several years. Legend has it that king Bharatha after whom India is called as Bharat was their son.

It has now been revealed that young Malayalam hero Dev Mohan has been cast in the role of Dushyanth and is said to be excited to pair with Sam for the first time in his career. The film is expected to go on floors soon.