Fidaa (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Fidaa (2017) Review
Fidaa (2017) — a Telugu comedy, drama, romance film directed by Sekhar Kammula. Starring Sai Pallavi, Varun Tej, Sai Chand. Two young people embark on a winding and rocky path to love after meeting at a wedding. Our Rating: 3.5/5. Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER. Released: 21 Jul 2017. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Fidaa(2017)
Telugu · Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 25m · 21 Jul 2017
Music: Shakthi Kanth Karthick | DOP: Vijay C. Kumar | Writer: Charu Gupta, Sekhar Kammula, Chaithanya Pingali
Ratings
Our Rating
3.5
📖 Story
Fidaa is a romantic drama that explores the love story between Bhanumathi, a spirited village girl, and Varun, an NRI settled in the US. The film delves into their cultural differences, emotional conflicts, and the journey of understanding and acceptance as they navigate love and personal aspirations.
Sai Pallavi: Natural and captivating portrayal of a strong-willed village girl, praised for her expressive acting and screen presence.
Varun Tej: Subtle and restrained performance as the NRI protagonist, effectively conveying emotional depth.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong and relatable performances by lead actors
- ✓Authentic depiction of rural Telangana culture
- ✓Engaging romantic storyline with emotional depth
- ✓Melodious and well-composed music score
- ✓Effective cinematography capturing scenic locales
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing slows down in the second half
- ✕Some predictable plot elements
- ✕Supporting characters underdeveloped
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sekhar Kammula delivers a heartfelt and nuanced narrative focusing on character-driven storytelling, blending romance with cultural authenticity and emotional realism.
📰 Critic Reviews
First half of the film is very good as Sekhar Kammula sets up the plot and make us travel with the characters in Banswada. Second half has less of story and most of the scenes appear repetitive. Yet, Sekhar makes sure that a few of scenes between hero and heroine are entertaining. Plus points of the film are writing, c…
Release date : July 21, 2017 123telugu.com Rating : 3.5/5 Director : Shekhar Kammula Producer : Dil Raju Music Director : Shakthi…
Fidaa is a feel-good film with loads of humor, love, emotions and nice songs. While the first half is very good, second half is just passable with few dull moments. This film may not be Sekhar Kammula’s best work, but definitely worth watching with the family. Heroine Sai Pallavi is the show stealer with her commendab…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3.25 | |
| 3.25 | |
| 3.5 | |
| 3.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics widely appreciated Fidaa for its fresh storytelling, strong performances, especially by Sai Pallavi, and its cultural authenticity. The film was noted for its emotional resonance and technical finesse, though some reviews pointed out minor pacing issues.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Fidaa release in theatres?▾
Fidaa released on 21 July 2017 (2017).
Is Fidaa a hit or flop?▾
Fidaa is declared a BLOCKBUSTER at the box office.
What is the budget of Fidaa?▾
Budget of Fidaa is approximately ₹2100000 Crore.
Where to watch Fidaa online? OTT release date?▾
Fidaa is available on aha, iTunes, Google Play, MX Player, Apple TV+ from 8 July 2021.
Who directed Fidaa?▾
Fidaa directed by Sekhar Kammula. Produced by Dil Raju.
Who are the main cast members of Fidaa?▾
Fidaa stars Sai Pallavi, Varun Tej, Sai Chand.
What is the Tollybo rating for Fidaa?▾
Tollybo rates Fidaa 3.5/5. Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER.
Who composed the music for Fidaa?▾
Music for Fidaa composed by Shakthi Kanth Karthick.
What is the genre and runtime of Fidaa?▾
Fidaa — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.