Overview

• On August 5, 2025, lead actress Mrunal Thakur shared a heartfelt Instagram message praising the cast, crew and fans for keeping the character of Sita alive.
• Since its 2022 release, the Hanu Raghavapudi–directed romance has earned over ₹100 crore at the Indian box office and received the Telangana Gaddar Film Award for Best Feature Film.
• Critics and audiences praised Thakur’s portrayal of Sita Mahalakshmi and Dulquer Salmaan’s chemistry, cementing the film as a career high point for both leads.
• Hanu Raghavapudi’s period-authentic direction and Vishal Chandrasekhar’s soulful score have been lauded for elevating the film’s poetic storytelling.
• The 1964-set narrative unfolds across two timelines and was filmed in Kashmir, Hyderabad and Russia to capture its authentic war-era backdrop.