Sensational Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer Shaakuntalam, based on a popular play Abhigyanam Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, has been postponed indefinitely. 
 
The official handle of Sri Venkateswara Creations confirmed the news on social media, it said, “The theatrical release of #Shaakuntalam stands postponed. The new release date will be announced soon @Gunasekhar1 @Samanthaprabhu2 @ActorDevMohan @neelima_guna #ManiSharma @GunaaTeamworks @SVC_official @tipsofficial @tipsmusicsouth”
 
The note read, “We regret to inform our beloved audience that we would not be able to release Shaakuntalam this 17th of February. We would be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your continued support and love”
 
Written and directed by Gunasekhar. It is produced by Neelima Guna under Gunaa Teamworks and distributed by Sri Venkateswara Creations. 
 
The film features Samantha in the titular role of Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta, the king of Puru dynasty along with Mohan Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Madhoo, Gautami, Aditi Balan and Ananya Nagalla in supporting roles.