THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Tamil CINEMA · 1940
Sakuntalai
Overview
Sakuntalai is the story of the mythological queen Shakuntala, whose tale is told in the Mahabharata and dramatised by Kalidasa in the play Abhijñānaśākuntalam.
A closer look
Sakuntalai (1940) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Music. Directed by Ellis R. Dungan. The cast includes G. N. Balasubramaniam, Serugalathur Sama, M. S. Subbulakshmi, Radha Viswanathan. Runtime: 180 minutes.
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Sakuntalai FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Sakuntalai?
Sakuntalai is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Sakuntalai?
Our source metadata lists 12 December 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Sakuntalai?
The listed director is Ellis R. Dungan.
Who is in the cast of Sakuntalai?
The available cast credits include G. N. Balasubramaniam, Serugalathur Sama, M. S. Subbulakshmi, Radha Viswanathan, T. A. Madhuram. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Sakuntalai?
The recorded runtime is 180 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Sakuntalai?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Music.
What is Sakuntalai about?
Sakuntalai is the story of the mythological queen Shakuntala, whose tale is told in the Mahabharata and dramatised by Kalidasa in the play Abhijñānaśākuntalam.
