The film "Shaakuntalam" is a visual adaptation of the mythological tale "Abhignanasakunthalam" authored by ancient Indian poet Kalidasa.
Directed by Gunasekhar, the film stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead role and showcases grand sets and visual effects.
While the film is a colourful rendition of the epic, it lacks soul and can sometimes feel like watching a play in an auditorium rather than a feature film.
Gunasekhar's focus on crafting a visual wonder often overshadows a tighter script or a captivating narration.
Despite the aesthetically designed sets and interesting visual graphics involving animals and palaces, they lack innovation.
The film can be repackaged as a fairy tale for children.
While Samantha does justice to her role as a beautiful and innocent woman, the music by Mani Sharma is bland and monotonous.
Overall, the film leaves a lingering thought that it could have been better.