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8 Vasantalu
Directed byPhanindra Narsetti
Written byPhanindra Narsetti
Produced by
  • Naveen Yerneni
  • Y. Ravi Shankar
Starring
  • Ananthika Sanilkumar
  • Hanu Reddy
  • Raviteja Duggirala
CinematographyVishwanath Reddy
Edited byShashank Mali
Music byHesham Abdul Wahab
Production
company
Release date
  • 20 June 2025 (2025-06-20)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

8 Vasantalu (transl. Eight seasons) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Phanindra Narsetti, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers.[1] The film features Ananthika Sanilkumar, Hanu Reddy and Raviteja Duggirala in leading roles.[2]

The film was released on 20 June 2025.[3]

Plot

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Shuddhi Ayodhya is a young writer and martial artist raised by her mother in Ooty after the death of her army father. With clarity, courage and creative talent, she pours her grief into writing and emerges as a rising literary voice. When Varun walks into her life, love briefly blooms before heartbreak sets her on a path of self-reinvention. As Shuddhi moves through these emotional seasons, the film explores how each “spring” transforms her.

Cast

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  • Ananthika Sanilkumar as Shuddhi Ayodhya
  • Hanu Reddy as Varun
  • Raviteja Duggirala as Sanjay
  • Sanjana Hardageri as Anitha
  • Kanna Pasunoori as Karthik
  • Sameera Kishore as Yashoda
  • Swaraj Rebbapragada as Master
  • Sumant Vilas Nitturkar as Rahul

Music

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The soundtrack and background score is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.[4][5]

All lyrics are written by Vanamali.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Andhamaa Andhamaa"Hesham Abdul Wahab, Aavani Malhar4:36
2."Parichayamila"K. S. Chithra3:24

Release

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8 Vasantalu was released 20 June 2024.[6] The post-theatrical digital distribution rights were acquired by Netflix and was released on 11 July 2025.[7][8]

Reception

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Pratyusha Sista of Telangana Today wrote in her review that, "Technically, the film has a strong backbone. While Phanindra Narsetti’s vision is clear and poetic, a tighter edit in the latter half could have helped maintain the flow".[9] The Hindu called it "ambitious" and is like a "poem that’s too conscious of its style", while opining that it "lacks soul".[10] Echoing the same, Aditya Devulapally of Cinema Express wrote, "This is not a straight-up bad film. It’s an over-written one that desperately wants to matter", while appreciating the cinematography.[11] The Times of India was highly positive towards the cinematography and sound design, by Vishwanath Reddy and Hesham Abdul Wahab respectively.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Ananthika Sanilkumar and Ravi Duggirala starrer '8 Vasantalu' set for OTT premiere". The Times of India. 9 July 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  2. ^ "'8 Vasantalu Trailer': Ananthika Anchors This Modern Romance". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  3. ^ Harsh, B. H. (29 May 2025). "Ananthika Sanilkumar's 8 Vasantalu to release on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  4. ^ Harsh, B. H. (3 March 2025). "'Andhamaa Andhamaa' from 8 Vasantalu is a groovy yet gentle romantic number". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  5. ^ Harsh, B. H. (11 June 2025). "'Parichayamila' from 8 Vasantalu is a rousing romantic melody". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  6. ^ "'8 Vasantalu' trailer: Ananthika leads Phanindra Narsetti's poetic romance drama". The Hindu. 16 June 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  7. ^ Devulapally, Aditya (7 July 2025). "8 Vasantalu locks streaming date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Narivetta and Saaree to 8 Vasantalu and Karki: Check out the latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video". The Economic Times. 10 July 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  9. ^ Today, Telangana (12 July 2025). "'8 Vasantalu' Review: A soulful journey worth experiencing on Netflix". Telangana Today. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  10. ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (20 June 2025). "'8 Vasantalu' movie review: Phanindra Narsetti's romance drama is ambitious but lacks soul". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  11. ^ Devulapally, Aditya (20 June 2025). "8 Vasantalu review: A potentially stunning drama lost in its own vanity". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  12. ^ "8 Vasantalu Movie Review: A poetic journey of love and loss, burdened by indulgent writing". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
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