Shaakuntalam Director On Why He Asked Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Lose Her Biceps And Abs

New Delhi:

Shaakuntalam, that includes Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan within the lead roles, is working efficiently in theatres internationally. The movie, primarily based on the legendary Abhijnana Shaakuntalam by Kalidasa has been helmed by veteran director Gunasekhar. Talking in regards to the venture that’s rooted in Indian literature and mythology, the director has shared that his first and solely selection for the movie was Samantha. In an interview with ETimes, the filmmaker mentioned that he, nonetheless, needed to ask Samantha to remodel her physique forward of the venture. The director was quoted as saying: “I requested Samantha to remodel her determine as a result of her abs or biceps can be unsuitable for Shakuntala’s delicate and tender look. So, to work on her look, she requested for a while however not for its content material.”

Gunasekhar additionally added: “I had no plan B actress for Shaakuntalam, from day one it was all the time Samantha.” It might be famous that Samantha’s final two initiatives previous Shaakuntalam have been excessive on motion – Household Man 2 and Yashoda.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s newest launch has been receiving a lot of love from her fans and colleagues. The actress, who was identified with an autoimmune situation referred to as myositis final 12 months, obtained a particular message from herKushi co–star Vijay Deverakonda. In a social media put up, he wrote, “Sammy, You’re so full of affection, all the time desirous to do proper, unfold cheer, nonetheless giving your every little thing for every shot in a movie as in case your total profession is dependent upon it. The world may by no means know what a fighter you will have been the previous 1 12 months, all the time making an attempt to place a smile and your greatest foot ahead to your groups, movies, and followers though your physique wants a break, wants relaxation. I want you all luck for #Shaakuntalam tomorrow. Your will and the love of tens of millions will all the time hold you secure. It can all be nicely.  Love all the time, Vijay.”

To this, Samantha mentioned, “Confused… Actually wanted this. Thanks, my hero.”

Confused..
Actually wanted this????
Thanks my hero!! @TheDeverakonda ????#Shaakuntalamhttps://t.co/jUHyNqtRWx

— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) April 13, 2023

During the promotions of the film, Samantha opened up about battling private challenges corresponding to her myositis prognosis. Talking to Bollywood Bubble, the actress confessed: “You already know, your eyes, the medium to precise feelings, and day by day I get up with pins and needles in my eyes. Day by day I am going via this ache. I’m delicate to gentle and I can not, which is why you understand I do not put on glasses only for enjoyable and for type. The sunshine really impacts my eyes. I’ve intense migraine; I’ve intense ache in my eyes they usually swell from the ache and that is each single day for the final eight months.”

On the work entrance, along with Kushi with Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu will even be seen with Varun Dhawan within the Indian installment of Citadel.