Director Phanindra Narsetti’s second film ‘8 Vasantalu’, starring Ravi Teja, Ananthika, and Hanu Reddy, is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. He says, ‘You’ll enter as an audience and leave as a lover’. Let’s see if that holds true!
8 Vasantalu” is a triangle love story. But what makes it special is how director Phanindra Narsetti presents the emotions, not in a routine or dramatic style, but in a poetic and heartfelt manner.
The film gently explores the fine line between true love and infatuation, making the audience question who among the three really loves selflessly and who is caught in a passing emotion. It’s not just about love, it’s about the depth, sincerity, and the emotional journey behind it.
Performances: Ananthika shines as Shuddhi Ayodhya, bringing depth and purity to the role with her expressive performance. She beautifully portrays a range of emotions, from love and longing to pain and sacrifice. Ravi Teja Duggirala impresses with his soulful eyes, and the explanation of the title ‘8 Vasantalu’ through Sanjay’s character is truly memorable.
Hanu Reddy acts well, though his character could have had a stronger justification. The supporting cast also does justice to their roles, the mother, the guru, the friend, and the female friend, all add emotional strength and realism, making the film feel honest and heartfelt.
Technical Aspects: In 8 Vasantalu, the heroine asks the writer, “Did you decide the ending first and then write the story?” After watching the film, I felt like asking the director Phanindra the same. While the film begins well, the second love story is weakly presented, and the heroine’s sacrifice lacks a strong reason. Though the climax tries to offer emotional closure, the second half feels dragged, possibly because Phanindra himself edited the film and couldn’t trim scenes he was emotionally attached to. Some poetic dialogues felt forced, especially “a heart dipped in glycerin”. The Varanasi fight sequence also didn’t add value and felt inserted.
Phanindra’s writer side overpowered his director side, and the editor in him couldn’t control the writer, which affected the impact. Still, the film conveys the essence of love. Hesham’s music is soothing, Vanamali’s lyrics are meaningful, and Viswanath Reddy’s visuals are beautiful. The film looks grand throughout with decent production values.
Analysis: Phanindra Narsetti presents 8 Vasantalu in a way that feels more like self-expression than clear storytelling. Though the film has emotion and poetic depth, the overly stylized dialogues make it hard to connect. His intention to celebrate Telugu is good, but it sometimes feels forced. 8 Vasantalu offers a beautiful experience, but not full satisfaction.
Verdict: 8 Vasantalu is a poetic and emotional film with beautiful moments, but its slow pace and overly stylized narration may not appeal to everyone.
Bottom Line: A heartfelt watch if you’re patient.
8 Vasantalu Rating: 2/5
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