Shakuntalam (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Shakuntalam is a fantasy, romance and history film directed by Gunasekhar.
What it’s about. Shakuntala, daughter of Meneka and Rishi Vishwamitra lives in forest with her teacher, Rishi Kanva. In the forest she meets King Dushyant, falls in love with him and the two get married. After she has their baby (Prince Bharata), Dushyant leaves her in the forest with a promise to come back for her soon. However, due to a sage's curse, Dushyant forgets all about Shakuntala, until destiny brings them together again.
Who’s in it. Shakuntalam stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Shakuntala, Dev Mohan as Dushyant, Aditi Balan as Anasuya and Mohan Babu as Durvasa Maharishi, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakuntalam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakuntalam tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakuntalam (2023)?
- In US, Shakuntalam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Shakuntalam?
- Shakuntalam stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Dev Mohan, Aditi Balan, Mohan Babu and Sachin Khedekar.
- When was Shakuntalam released?
- Shakuntalam was released in 2023.