Samantha is very excited about her upcoming Pan-Indian film, Shaakuntalam. We already reported to you that the film's trailer was released in all South languages and Hindi with a grand launch event in Hyderabad.

Samantha, who was present at the function, got emotional and shed a few tears when the movie's director Gunasekhar got emotional during his speech. The video of the same is currently going viral on the internet. The fans of the actress showered love on her at the Shaakuntalam event.

Samantha also made a moving speech in this ceremony. She reportedly said, "We have been waiting for this moment this very long time. Shaakuntalam movie will be releasing very soon. And today, I took so much strength that I should definitely come here. And in life how many struggles I may face, one thing never changes. That is how much I love cinema and how much cinema loves me back. With Shaakuntalam, I believe that your love for me will increase.”

Shaakuntalam is an epic mythological drama starring Samantha in the titular role while Dev Mohan plays the male lead and Allu Arjun's daughter Allu Arha debuts as a child actor. The film is produced by the Varisu producer Dil Raju under the banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. The movie is scheduled to hit the screens worldwide in 3D on February 17.

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