8 Vasanthalu

This was charming, dull and redundant at times and walks aimlessly at times (a good 20 mins could be cut) - but overall was a good, clean watch. One perfect for a lazy afternoon watch.

The highlight of the movie is the score and cinematography! Both are top notch, and this elevates a rather mundane story to something which makes it interesting - giving totally a new dimension to it!

The acting was good - especially the lead - she had tried valiantly.

Now personally - what stopped me from giving a higher rating are : -

• Direction: some of the elements and initial 20 - 30 mins and even the brief actions segments could have been either trimmed or taken with more passion (some of these sequences were laughably bad)

• Editing: There is lot of fluff in the movie - I dont mind slow burners or movies that flow gracefully like a river rather than gush like a thriller or action - but here, story picks up pace in between and then slows - this personally disconnected me - made me skip through the slow bits!

Phanindra Narsetti just made a modern Geethanjali, and I felt my soul leave my body, not only because of the beautiful visuals but also 'cause of the dialogues, the characters, and the writing. Pure bliss. Beautiful to the core.

The whole "Goddess in You" dialogue is one of the greatest ever. Not only for the words, but also for the way it unfolds, the way the rushy background score lifting the whole sequence, and the way the goddess herself delivers it. Exactly my thoughts and if I ever make a film, this would be it, if you hadn't already made it. Imagine thinking of Geethanjali half half through the first half and the music cassette of it appearing not just once but twice on screen. I got so excited.

There are so many dialogues I want to quote here, the ones that moved me, resonated/connected with me, but doing that would make this review the whole script of 8 Vasantalu. Also, I tried remembering the dialogues exactly, while watching, but before I could finish processing one, another would arrive, and then another, and another. I can understand the depth of each dialogue and I also understand that they could only come from life experiences, both bad and good. Beautiful feels like a small word. Maybe I'll quote them one by one through my 10 rewatches in theatres.

Only my sister and an ex-online-friend know how much I hate using both social media and a phone. I'm glad that I was able to leave social media forever, 2 years ago, and I wish I could get rid of the phone entirely too in the next few years as I was hoping since long time. Loved how the goddess in this movie is exactly like me, especially in this topic. That's one of the many reasons that helped me connect with the character.

This was one of my most awaited films, right after Salaar 2 and OG. I've been literally thinking about this movie every single day since I watched that very first teaser. As I stopped (a few months ago) watching the trailers before watching any movie, even the ones with my most favourite filmmakers, I managed to do that to this film too despite this being one of my most awaited films. I'm down so bad for this, that I preferred to watch this first than one of my most favourite director's comeback film which is releasing the same day (ofc I didn't watch the trailer of it too).

And despite all the waiting, all the excitement, and all the expectations on this film, I absolutely loved it and I could even say that it surpassed my peak expectations. I had already listened to Andhamaa song 30+ times since it's release, and even though Parichayamila dropped just a couple of days ago, I already played it 20+ times. Given that how much I loved that song and the lyrics of it, nothing prepared me for how much I would cry, for how beautiful it would feel on screen, both visually and emotionally. The moment I saw that guy in the white T-shirt at the start with his face hidden, I knew what was coming.

And omg, here comes the beatifulllestttt last act. I don't even know the words to describe it properly. All I can say is that I resonated with it so much, as I absolutely love travelling and all. That says about why Charlie (2015) is on my all time favourites list since a long time. Speaking of that act, there's this one dialogue which goes "I've been a guide here for 3 three months, but only now I've felt the love Shah Jahan had for Mumtaz". And just like that, my soul left my body again. And also the way the title "8 Vasantalu" unfolds is too damn good. That's the actual twist to me.

Thank you Phanindra Narsetti for pushing me forward in my life and in my dream. Love You. Forever. Love this film. Forever.

"8 Vasanthalu" is more than just a film - it's a soft, poetic reflection of what love means in today's world. It gently unpacks the idea that love isn't about holding on tightly, but about how deeply we grow, change, and understand ourselves through it. The movie doesn't glorify perfect relationships, but instead shows how we unknowingly hurt some people and unknowingly heal others. And that's life - complex, bittersweet, and full of lessons.

Every scene made me pause, reflect, and realize: I don't want to carry anger or regrets. I don't want to live with what-ifs or wounds I keep reopening. I want to let go, not out of weakness, but with the quiet strength of someone who chooses peace.

This film reminded me to respect people's personal choices, and to never force a love that's meant to flow freely. I hold no grudges for my life - just gratitude for how far I've come.

I want to move forward now - with kindness, with dignity, and with a heart that still believes in love... the kind that transforms, not just stays.

The movie started on a strong female charecter pratoganist Shruthi Ayodhya a strong brave , courageous women devoted to her passion and family, through the course of storyline it actually feels like the injustice to the main character but the climax it says it all "Someone's trash is others treasure" , it shows the dignity and responsibilities that women holds through the her life choices her responsibilities. Climax even justifies the title " 8 Vasantalu " ,every dialogue in this movies resonates to atleast one incident women goes through in her life it captured something many people fail to do these days in these kind of love stories that is a positive side of failures , "moving on " phase of love incredibly shown

Also I personally felt even though the film was incredible it somewhere fed to the view of no matter how capable women are they always need be portrayed in a certain traditional way of course it was a film and that was all the charecter was about but yea seeing if from a different perspective , since it was a strong female charecter who is a writer justified the asthetics of the charecter This movie lands on a very important lesson that is --- We measure years by days 1 year is 365 days but measure your life by experiences that shape you into a better version of yourself.

One of the most beautiful films I've watched in the recent times! The film takes us into a different world. Each principal character is very well written and their journey strengthens the storyline organically.

The visuals are soulful and the music is scintillating. The dialogues are praiseworthy. It's basically a wonderful script canvassed in an honest way. Performances are fresh. The lead actress will walk away with all the honours for carrying the entire film on her shoulders.

For all those guys who complain that Telugu cinema doesn't come with fresh content. Here's the answer!

The story and setting has an international appeal (Mind you, I didn't say Hollywood), as the same subject can be effectively narrated in any language.

Highly recommended!