The story has a good germ. The star cast is impressive. Dulquer is in his comfort zone. Mrunal looks fresh and attractive. Some experienced character actors can be seen e.g. Neeraj Kabi, Gautham Menon, Tinnu Anand. Every frame is poster material. Literally, every frame. Also, Mrunal's sarees are gorgeous and the blouses worth copying. :D
Yet, the film did not manage to keep me captivated. :( :( I wanted to like it but I could not.
Firstly, the length is unnecessary. The film drags in several places. At least two songs had to be cut down. Thematically, they are repetitive. Also, some comedy scenes are superfluous.
Secondly, some questions remain unanswered. Why does an army officer, who's posted at the border in Kashmir, start and continue exchange of letters with an unknown person? And why does he go looking for 'her'? Was that not risky? S/he could've been a spy.
Also, when she meets Dulquer's character for the first time, why has Mrunal's character gone to Kashmir? For photography? If that's her hobby, how come there's no mention of it later?
Plus, why did Abu Tariq not deliver the letter earlier?
If Rashmika's character has grown up in Abu Tariq's family, how does she come to hate India?
I found several loose ends in the movie. The direction is somewhat amateurish. Although I am a fan of Dulquer, I want to see him in different roles now. Most of the character actors, too, are wasted, I feel.
All in all, I don't see myself watching this movie again. :( If I have the strong urge to watch a Dulquer movie, I'll watch 'Charlie' instead.
PS: I watched Sita Ramam in Malayalam, with subtitles.
Yet, the film did not manage to keep me captivated. :( :( I wanted to like it but I could not.
Firstly, the length is unnecessary. The film drags in several places. At least two songs had to be cut down. Thematically, they are repetitive. Also, some comedy scenes are superfluous.
Secondly, some questions remain unanswered. Why does an army officer, who's posted at the border in Kashmir, start and continue exchange of letters with an unknown person? And why does he go looking for 'her'? Was that not risky? S/he could've been a spy.
Also, when she meets Dulquer's character for the first time, why has Mrunal's character gone to Kashmir? For photography? If that's her hobby, how come there's no mention of it later?
Plus, why did Abu Tariq not deliver the letter earlier?
If Rashmika's character has grown up in Abu Tariq's family, how does she come to hate India?
I found several loose ends in the movie. The direction is somewhat amateurish. Although I am a fan of Dulquer, I want to see him in different roles now. Most of the character actors, too, are wasted, I feel.
All in all, I don't see myself watching this movie again. :( If I have the strong urge to watch a Dulquer movie, I'll watch 'Charlie' instead.
PS: I watched Sita Ramam in Malayalam, with subtitles.