Netizens praise Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s 'Shaankuntalam' trailer: '200% Better Than Adipurush'

With HanUman and Adipurush Shaankuntalam is the latest one to join the wagon.

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Samantha starrer Shaakuntalam is based on Kalidasa’s play.

Shaakuntalam also stars Dev Mohan & marks the debut of Allu Arjun’s daughter Allu Arha.

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The film is directed by Gunasekhar, the Shaakuntalam trailer has received a positive response from the fans on social media.

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It is especially appreciated for its VFX despite a relatively lower budget.

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The film will release on February 17.

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One netizen compared the film teaser to the teaser of Prabhas & Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush and wrote, “Awesome trailer 200% better than Adipurush teaser”.

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Another user commented, “Loved it ... Goosebumps. This is why south movies are best as they don't distort history and connect to the nerves of people.”

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