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Fidaa(2017)

7.8/10
Telugu144 mins

Fidaa is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Sekhar Kammula and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi in her Telugu cinema debut. The story follows Varun, an NRI medical student from Texas, and Bhanumathi, a spirited village girl from Telangana, as they navigate cultural differences, misunderstandings, and personal pride. Their romance faces challenges when a misinterpreted conversation creates a rift, but destiny reunites them in America. The film was shot in Banswada, Texas, New Jersey, and Colorado, with music composed by Shakthikanth Karthick. Released on 21 July 2017, Fidaa received critical acclaim for its performances, music, and relatable storytelling. It grossed over ₹91 crore on a ₹13 crore budget, becoming a commercial blockbuster. The film won four Filmfare Awards South and was listed among the 25 Greatest Telugu Films of the Decade by Film Companion.

Filmed In:Banswada, Telangana; Texas; North Brunswick, New Jersey; Colorado
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny

Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, Netflix, aha, ManoramaMax, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
28 September 2017
Theatrical Release
21 July 2017
Director
Sekhar Kammula
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 24m
Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

Varun, an NRI medical student from Texas, travels to a Telangana village for his brother's wedding. There he meets Bhanumathi, a confident village girl who loves her father deeply. They are attracted to each other, but a misunderstanding drives them apart. Months later, Bhanu comes to America to help her pregnant sister. Can Varun and Bhanu overcome their pride and find their way back to each other?

Love knows no borders.

Film Details

7.8Rating
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 July 2017
Also Known AsBhanumathi · பானுமதி
Filmed InBanswada, Telangana; Texas; North Brunswick, New Jersey; Colorado

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Fidaa' means 'madly in love' in Urdu, reflecting the story's intense romance.
  • Sekhar Kammula wrote the script specifically for Sai Pallavi after seeing her in 'Premam'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in the USA, including Texas and Georgia, to show the NRI setting.
  • Varun Tej learned to speak the Bhopal Telugu dialect for his role as a medical student from there.
  • The song 'Vachinde' was filmed in just one day at a sunflower field in Georgia, USA.
  • It was the first Telugu film to have a character openly discuss menstrual hygiene in a positive way.
  • The film was a box office hit, running for over 100 days in many theaters across Telugu states.

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