The '80s and '90s are a bygone era where romance is concerned - both in time and in spirit. Back then, love in cinema was raw, impassioned and uncompromising. It was "do or die" love, fueled by youthful hormones and undeterred by social boundaries. Caste divisions, class disparities and bitter rivalries often stood in the way, yet the lovers were willing to sacrifice everything - even their lives - for each other. There was a certain madness in that love, a purity that made it unforgettable.
Tollywood still makes romantic films today, but they don't hit with the same emotional i....