Why Shakuntalam director asked Samantha Ruth Prabhu to lose her biceps and abs

Samantha in shakuntalam.(Etiquette: samantharuthprabhuoffl,

New Delhi:

Shakuntalam, characteristic of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan in leading roles, successfully playing in theaters around the world. film based on mythology Abhigyan Shakuntalam Directed by Kalidas, the film is directed by veteran director Gunasekhar. Talking about the project being rooted in Indian literature and mythology, the director shared that his first and only choice for the film was Samantha. in an interview with etimesHowever, the filmmaker said that he had to ask Samantha to rework her physique before the project. The director was quoted as saying: “I asked Samantha to rework her figure as her abs or biceps would be inappropriate for Shakuntala’s soft and supple look. So, to work on her look, He asked for some time, but not for its content.

Gunasekhar also said: “I had no plans for the B actress shakuntalamFrom day one, it was always Samantha. It should be noted that Samantha’s last two projects are before this. shakuntalam Were high in action – Family Man 2 and Yashoda,

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest release is garnering appreciation Lots of love from his fans and colleagues. The actress, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called myositis last year, received a special message fromKushi co-starring Vijay Deverakonda. In a social media post, he wrote, “Sammy, you are so full of love, always wanting to do right, spread happiness, yet giving your all for each shot in a movie as if your whole career is on it.” Depends. The world may never know what a fighter you’ve been over the past 1 year, always smiling and putting your best foot forward for your teams, movies and fans, even when your body needs rest Needed, needed rest. I wish you all the best #Shakuntalam Tomorrow. Your will and the love of millions will always keep you safe. Everything will be alright. Love always, Vijay.”

To this Samantha said, ‘Lack of words… It was really needed. Thank you my hero.

during the promotion of the film Samantha talks about battling personal challenges like her myositis diagnosis. talking to bollywood bubble, The actress confessed: “You know, your eyes are the medium to express emotions, and every day I wake up with pins and needles in my eyes. Every day I go through this pain. I’m sensitive to light. and I can’t, that’s why you know I don’t wear glasses just for fun and style. The light really affects my eyes. I have severe migraines; I have severe pain in my eyes and they pain Swollen from and it’s every single day for the last eight months.

Apart from this, on the work front Kushi Samantha Ruth Prabhu along with Vijay Deverakonda will also be seen in the Indian installment alongside Varun Dhawan citadel,