SS Saidulu

1980 Lo Radhekrishna, honestly, feels like someone took a time machine back to the era of bell-bottoms and disco balls, then just plopped all that nostalgia right in the middle of a small-town drama. SS Saidulu, the guy steering the ship, really leans into the whole ‘80s vibe—think grainy love stories, family feuds, and that weirdly addictive background score you’d swear you’ve heard on a cassette tape. The story follows Radhekrishna, your classic hopeless romantic with more dreams than plans, stumbling his way through a world that’s stuck somewhere between tradition and change. He’s got the whole puppy-love thing going for him, chasing after his childhood crush while juggling family expectations and a society that’s not too keen on rebels. What really sells it? The characters feel like people you might bump into at a local chai stall—messy, loud, occasionally ridiculous, but weirdly endearing. There’s drama, obviously. Lots of it. Fights that start over a spilled cup of tea and somehow turn into life-or-death affairs, parents who think they know best (spoiler: they don’t), and friendships that somehow survive all the chaos. The movie isn’t shy about poking fun at itself, either. It knows it’s a throwback and just leans into it, with cheesy dialogue, over-the-top emotions, and more than a few nods to the classics. If you’re looking for something that feels both familiar and just a little bit unhinged, well, this one’s got you covered.