Overview
A heartwarming tale of love that transcends boundaries and challenges.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- sincere
- date night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film heart-warming and character-driven, praising its lead performances, chemistry, female perspective, and scenic realism while noting a simplistic plot and rushed climax.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story gives Bhanumati the dominant emotional perspective and frames the relationship through her choices.
Varun and Bhanu come from different worlds, making social background a central source of relationship tension.
Critics specifically praised the film for being rooted in reality and populated by relatable characters.
Reviews highlight the beauty and simplicity of the film’s landscape as a defining production element.
Films like Fidaa, and why
Premam
warm village romance, strong lead chemistry, and an assertive female protagonist
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
female-centered romance combining humor, emotional conflict, and rooted regional culture
Pelli Choopulu
heart-warming romantic drama with vivid landscapes and opposites-attract dynamics
Raja Rani
relatable romantic storytelling, comic friction, and emotionally expressive characters
Movie Details
- Director
- Sekhar Kammula
- Release Date
- 2017-07-20
- Runtime
- 145 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (41)
Cast
- Sai Pallavi
- Varun Tej
- Sai Chand
- Saranya Pradeep
- Raja Chembolu
- Aryan Talla
- Geeta Bhaskar
- Satyam Rajesh
- Gayatri Gupta
- Sri Gouri Priya Reddy
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fidaa about?
- A spirited village woman and a shy young man from different worlds navigate attraction, pride, and family expectations in a warm Telugu romance.
- What is Fidaa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fidaa as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fidaa violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fidaa.
- What did critics think of Fidaa?
- Critics broadly found the film heart-warming and character-driven, praising its lead performances, chemistry, female perspective, and scenic realism while noting a simplistic plot and rushed climax.
- Which films are like Fidaa?
- Films with a similar feel include Premam, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Pelli Choopulu, and Raja Rani.
- How long is Fidaa?
- Fidaa runs 145 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fidaa?
- In United States, Fidaa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
