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8 Am Metro Review: Gulshan Devaiah takes you on a beautiful journey of poetic reality

By Shachi Chaturvedi

Cast- Gulshan Devaiah & Saiyami Kher

Director- Raj Rachakonda

Runtime- 1 hr 56 mins

Rating- 3.5/5

Synopsis

Two strangers meet accidentally on the metro and form an odd connection, discovering themselves and each other in the process.

Review

The film begins with the introduction of Iravati, a woman who is afraid of going by train because of a childhood tragedy. Ira had to travel to Hyderabad by herself because her sister is ready to give birth to her first child. As Ira arrives in Hyderabad, she finds that the only convenient mode of transportation is the Metro; her past trauma has returned to haunt her.

When she was about to give up, Ira bumped into a stranger. Due to their similar schedules, the two strangers began meeting daily and became friends. Ira is no longer afraid of trains and has begun to enjoy her new life, but there is trouble ahead for everyone. What exactly is it? Where will this metro ride take these two? This is for you to discover.

When it comes to character performances, I am officially a fan of Gulshan Devaiah’s ability to immerse himself in the role and give it his all. He astounds the audience with his performance of Pritam.

Moving on to the female protagonist, played by Saiyami Kher, the actress does an excellent job, but you do feel disconnected from the character at times.

Ira generally conveys her thoughts and ideas in poems since she enjoys writing, and Pritam always listens to her and appreciates what she expresses.

The film appears to be a pleasant journey until an event strikes that rocks our world. Everything appears to be perfect until life reaches rock bottom and you learn how delusional you can be.

The picture evolves at its own pace, and while you may feel detached at times, it is a masterpiece as a whole. In terms of music and background soundtrack, the film has several songs, each of which captures the precise feeling conveyed on screen. The music is simply outstanding.

In terms of technical aspects, the film captures the raw beauty of Hyderabad. The attention to detail is what draws you in the most. From finding the perfect location for filter coffee to capturing someone’s cremation, the film provides the greatest frame imaginable. In an age of PDFs and paperwork, the film emphasizes the significance of books and bookstores.

The film is the best and most accurate depiction of how anxiety, sadness, and panic attacks change you completely. It demonstrates how fear of losing control may cause you to lose opportunities that are readily accessible.

Conclusion

The film is a slow-paced trip through reality, and content like this ought to be recognized. A must-see.

Sundar!!!

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