'Shaakuntalam', starring Samantha Akkineni in the titular role, is written and directed by Guansekhar. Presented by Dil Raju, the film's post-production works are on.

The news is that 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' and 'Jil' actor Kabir Duhan Singh has played Samantha's antagonist in the movie. The multi-lingual artist will be seen as King Asura in the mythological.

Kabir, who has done movies like 'Saakshyam' and 'Supreme' in Telugu, is kicked about having got to work with the 'Okkadu' and 'Rudrama Devi' director. In an interview, Kabir has described Gunasekhar as a visionary. The film has cast Dev Mohan as Dushyantha.

The release date of 'Shaakuntalam' will be announced soon. Its cinematography is by Sekhar V Joseph. Music is by Mani Sharma. Art Direction is by Ashok Kumar. Editing is by Prawin Pudi. Costumes are by Neetha Lulla. Dialogues are by Sai Madhav Burra. Lyrics are by Chaitanya Prasad and Shreemani. Choreography is by Raju Sundaram. VFX is by Alagar Sami.