It was on New year, actress Samantha treated her fans by announcing her upcoming movie 'Shaakuntalam' helmed by director Guna Sekhar. Now, the latest is that the 'Shaakuntalam' team has roped in the male lead of the film.

It is reported that Malayalam actor Dev Mohan, who shot to fame with his debut movie Sufiyum Sujathayum, will romance Samantha in the film.

The upcoming mythological film will have Samantha appearing as Shakuntala, the daughter of sage Vishwa Mitra while Dev Mohan will be seen playing the role of King Dushyanta in the movie.

It is reported that Samantha and Dev have already started prepping up for their character. 'Shaakuntalam' marks the second film of Dev and the first in Telugu.

The movie, which is based on Abhigyana Shaakuntalam story written by Kalidas, has already generated a huge hype among the audience ever since it was announced. The movie is expected to go on floors later this year. More details regarding the project are still awaited.