8 AM Metro marks the Bollywood debut of Telugu director Raj Rachakonda, known for the critically acclaimed Telugu movie Mallesham. Starring Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher, this film recently premiered on ZEE5, almost a year after its theatrical release.
Based on the renowned Telugu novel Andamaina Jeevitam by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy, the movie has been winning hearts for its honest portrayal and commendable performances. It explores an encounter between strangers using the modern transport system, the Metro, bringing regional poetry to a wider audience.
The protagonist’s emotive journey, amidst growing shadows of needless guilt, positions 8 AM Metro as a celebration of relationships. Gulshan Devaiah shines as Preetam, while Saiyami Kher convincingly portrays Iravati. The lead pair delivers honest performances, making the film thought-provoking, intense, raw, and heart-wrenching, with brilliant technicalities. Watch it for a fresh perspective and the brilliance of Gulzar.
