In the movie, a wise man counsels a young woman that while it is acceptable to love your country, it is not necessary to nurture such animosity for a bordering nation. In another scenario, she questions irately whether there isn't anyone from her group after being handed a few references with all the names belonging to one faith. Sita Ramam, a film by Hanu Raghavapudi, is much more than just a love story. The central theme of Hanu, Raj Kumar Kandamudi, and Jay Krishna's narrative, script, and dialogue is that humanity is more important than conflict, division, and religion. The concept is always pertinent, especially now as debates of "them" and "us" appear to be taking dominating the conversation.

These two characters, like Samantha and Vijay Deverakonda, are clearly suffering from a Mahanatihangover as they attempt to piece together a historical narrative. Beyond this general resemblance, Sita Ramam is thankfully a completely fresh canvas. The voyage proves transforming and makes a character compassionate and shed preconceived beliefs of looking at others through the lens of religion and nationality. The discovery in Mahanati begins from a point of ignorance and the reporter's urge to uncover a good story while here. 

The 1960s are depicted in a dreamlike manner. Lt. Ram is stationed in the snow-covered hills of Kashmir's borders. A close friend (played by Shatru), a resentful officer (Sumanth as Brigadier Vishnu Sharma), and a commanding officer Major Selvan (Gautham Menon) make up his entire world. Ram is referred to as a "lone ranger" by an All India Radio journalist (Rohini Molleti), who asks listeners to write to him. Letters keep coming in, including one from Sita reminding Ram that he is not an orphan and that he has a wife at home. 

Sita (Chinmayi, who is excellent at dubbing) is heard considerably before she is seen. Vishal Chandrashekhar's score captures the nostalgic vibe with both the humorous western-influenced score in a select passages and the Indian classical flourishes in the songs.  

The inhospitable, icy landscape is depicted by cinematographers P S Vinod and Shreyaas Krishna in all its splendour and eerieness. Aside from the beautiful vistas, they skillfully traverse the chilly interiors. Watch how the light enters through the patterned walls when Major Selvan addresses the soldiers before a mission, for instance.

The technical team and the actors make every attempt to depict a delightful, poetic romance that is apparent from the moment Ram sets out to meet Sita.

One of Rashmika Mandanna's better movies is ita Ramam. She is not portrayed as a pretty face, and when given the chance to play a self-centered character with preconceived views, she does so deftly and demonstrates that she is willing to accept roles that are well-written.

Dulquer Salmaan plays the role of Ram with grace and purity, as though it were a role intended only for him. In the supporting role that speaks a distinctive Hyderabadi Telugu, Tharun Bhascker is effortless.