8 Vasantalu Was Just a Slice—Director Phanindra Narsetti to Release Full ’12 Vasantalu’ Script Soon
Streaming now on Netflix, 8 Vasantalu is getting a surprising second wind—not as a sequel, but as a deeper, expanded story titled 12 Vasantalu.
Director Phanindra Narsetti, known for his emotionally layered storytelling, recently revealed that the theatrical release of 8 Vasantalu was a condensed version of a much larger script titled 12 Vasantalu. Despite the film’s muted box-office performance following its June 20, 2025, release, the director’s latest move is sparking renewed interest among fans and cinephiles.
Now streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, 8 Vasantalu is being rediscovered—especially as audiences learn that what they saw on screen was only a portion of a much more complex narrative.
Director’s Vision: From 12 to 8
Phanindra Narsetti announced that he will be releasing the complete screenplay of 12 Vasantalu in PDF format next week, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the original story as he had envisioned it.
In his statement, the director revealed that numerous characters and emotionally resonant scenes were removed to trim the film’s length for theatrical release. Characters like Ista (Varun’s sister), Umar, Ramu, and Mamata were completely omitted from the final cut. All these characters were part of the Varanasi track, which was heavily reduced in the film.
“I crushed Shuddhi Ayodhya to ashes,” Phanindra wrote, referencing the protagonist’s harrowing arc—surviving an accident, enduring broken ribs, fighting cancer, and staging an emotional comeback.
He also spoke about scenes that never made it to the big screen, including the build-up to a Varanasi fight and sequences at the Taj Mahal that he described as “magical.”
One intense confrontation between Shuddhi and Varun was also excluded, with the director claiming the dialogue would “hit like bullets in your forehead.”
Interesting Twist: Rani Malini Was a Theatrical Addition
In a surprising revelation, Phanindra noted that the character Rani Malini, who appears prominently in 8 Vasantalu, was not part of the original script at all. She was added exclusively for the theatrical version, further emphasizing how different 8 Vasantalu is from its original concept.
Streaming Now + Full Script Coming Soon
For viewers intrigued by the emotional world of 8 Vasantalu, the upcoming release of 12 Vasantalu’s full screenplay is an opportunity to experience the full emotional depth and thematic layers of the story.
Whether you were underwhelmed by the film or found glimpses of brilliance within it, the complete script promises a richer, more nuanced perspective.
