Fidaa
Seen it?2017 | 145 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and fans of a well-timed joke. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Liked Emma.? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Telugu, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Two young people embark on a winding and rocky path to love after meeting at a wedding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 13 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sekhar Kammula
- Sai PallaviBhanumati
- Varun TejVarun
- Sai ChandBhanumati & Renuka's Father
- Saranya PradeepRenuka
- Raja ChemboluRaju
- Aryan TallaBujji
- Geeta BhaskarBhanumati's Aunt
- Satyam RajeshAli
- Gayatri GuptaSumathi
- Sri Gouri Priya Reddy