8 Vasanthalu is a poetic love story. Every frame and every dialogue on screen carries a sense of emotion. Though the visuals captivate, the dialogues begin to feel artificial after a certain point. Instead of enhancing the film, they seem like they are mechanically delivered by the characters. After the death of her father, a young woman finds solace in writing and martial art amidst a transformative journey of love and self-discovery. After losing her army father, writer/martial artist Shuddhi grows up in Ooty with her mother. She channels grief through writing, then experiences love and heartbreak with Varun, leading to personal transformation. Firstly, this is the most visually STUNNING film in recent times. Not even big budget films of tollywood usually look this beautiful. Director Phanindra Narsetti’s 8 Vasantalu possesses attributes rare for most Telugu films lately — ambition, conviction, and a distinct sense of originality. It seeks to be a meditative tale that...
