Movie Name: 8 Vasantalu
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Ananthika Sanilkumar, Ravi Duggirala, Hanu Reddy, Kanna Pasunoori, and others
Director: Phanindra Narsetti
Produced By: Mythri Movie Makers
Release Date: 20th June 2025
Today marks the release of 8 Vasantalu, an emotional love story. Phanindra Narsetti directs the movie, starring Ananthika Sanilkumar, Ravi Duggirala, Hanu Reddy, and Kanna Pasunoori in lead roles.
The film’s teaser, songs, and trailer showed that the director’s style is poetic, and it is not a conventional love story or movie. Let us check how director Phaneendra Narsetti crafted 8 Vasantalu in our review.
Story:
Suddhi Ayodhya, a 17-year-old girl, lives in Ooty. She’s a martial arts champion, a budding author, and a free spirit. Her life shifts after Karthik’s arrival. The rest of the film is a journey of eight years that delves into love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and growth of Suddhi.
Performances:
Ananthika Sanilkumar shines in the lead role. She leaves a powerful impression with her elegance and charm. Hanu Reddy fits his role well, and his chemistry with Ananthika seems authentic, enhancing the first half, particularly near the interval. Kanna Pasunoori shines, though his character takes a back seat.
Ravi Duggirala is fine with his performance, but the styling for his chracter looks odd. Others are okay.
Analysis:
Phanindra Narsetti directs 8 Vasantalu. He tries to add a unique touch and artistic vision to the storytelling. However, the execution appears indulgent and does not land effectively. A few dialogues and music help the lead pair make the first half work, but it’s not exceptional.
The interval episode impresses and heightens expectations for the second half. But the next love track feels weak and lacks impact. Suddhi’s character displays a strong impact early on, but her decisions after a heartbreak are inconsistent.
Seeing her quickly fall in love with someone new after everything she’s been through shocks one, and when she easily accepts her mom’s decision to marry someone else, it makes it tough to empathize with her.
The climax doesn’t hit hard because there’s too much dialogue, and the way they reveal the second lead’s backstory in a letter feels preachy and dragged.
The conflict between Kanna Pasunoori and his father had the potential to symbolize relatable youth issues, but the director leaves it as a half-baked track without a proper closure.
Positives:
- A Few Scenes in the First Half’s Love Track
- Interval Episode
- Visuals/Music
Negatives:
- Preachy/Overwheleming Dialogues
- Second Half
- Climax
8 Vasantalu Movie Review and Verdict:
Phanindra Narsetti’s 8 Vasantalu could have been a great journey of 8 years in a woman’s life, but the poor narration, ineffective second half, and overly poetic dialogues limit its impact. Anathika’s performance and a few likable moments work for the film.
