Fidaa
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Fidaa (transl. Spellbound) is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sekhar Kammula, and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film stars Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The film marks Sai Pallavi's debut in Telugu cinema. The plot follows Varun, an NRI, and Bhanu, a spirited village girl, as their budding romance faces cultural clashes and personal challenges. After parting ways, destiny reunites them, testing their love and resilience in unexpected ways. Principal photography commenced in August 2016, and was shot in Banswada of Telangana, Texas and Colorado. The film's soundtrack is composed by Shakthkanth Karthik, with cinematography and editing by Vijay C. Kumar and Marthand K. Venkatesh, respectively. Released on 21 July 2017, the film received critical acclaim and emerged as a commercial blockbuster, earning over ₹91 crore on a budget of ₹13 crore. It won four Filmfare Awards from nine nominations, along with two SIIMA Awards. Film Companion listed it among the "25 Greatest Telugu Films of the Decade." It also won the state Gaddar Award for Second Best Feature Film.
Infobox
Directed by
Sekhar Kammula
Written by
Sekhar Kammula
Screenplay by
Sekhar Kammula
Produced by
Dil Raju Shirish
Starring
mw- Varun Tej Sai Pallavi
Cinematography
Vijay C. Kumar
Edited by
Marthand K. Venkatesh
Music by
Shakthikanth Karthick
Productioncompany
Sri Venkateswara Creations
Release date
21 July 2017 (2017-07-21)
Running time
134 minutes
Country
India
Language
Telugu
Budget
₹13 crore
Box office
est. ₹91 crore
Tables
· Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South
Award
Filmfare Awards South
Ceremony
16 June 2018
Category
Best Actress – Telugu
Recipient
Sai Pallavi
Result
Won
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu
Award
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu
Ceremony
Hemachandra for "Oosupodhu"
Category
Won
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu
Award
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu
Ceremony
Madhu Priya for "Vachinde"
Category
Won
Best Choreography
Best Choreography
Award
Best Choreography
Ceremony
Sekhar for "Vachinde"
Category
Won
Best Film – Telugu
Best Film – Telugu
Award
Best Film – Telugu
Ceremony
Dil Raju
Category
Nominated
Best Director – Telugu
Best Director – Telugu
Award
Best Director – Telugu
Ceremony
Sekhar Kammula
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Award
Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Ceremony
Sharanya Pradeep
Category
Nominated
Best Music Director – Telugu
Best Music Director – Telugu
Award
Best Music Director – Telugu
Ceremony
Shakthikanth Karthick
Category
Nominated
Best Lyricist – Telugu
Best Lyricist – Telugu
Award
Best Lyricist – Telugu
Ceremony
Chaitanya Pingali for "Oosupodhu"
Category
Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Award
South Indian International Movie Awards
Ceremony
14–15 September 2018
Category
Best Film (Telugu)
Recipient
Dil Raju
Result
Nominated
Best Actress (Telugu)
Best Actress (Telugu)
Award
Best Actress (Telugu)
Ceremony
Sai Pallavi
Category
Nominated
Best Lyricist (Telugu)
Best Lyricist (Telugu)
Award
Best Lyricist (Telugu)
Ceremony
Suddala Ashok Teja for "Vachinde"
Category
Won
Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu)
Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu)
Award
Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu)
Ceremony
Madhu Priya for "Vachinde"
Category
Won
Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu)
Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu)
Award
Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu)
Ceremony
Hemachandra for "Oosupodhu"
Category
Nominated
Best Music Director (Telugu)
Best Music Director (Telugu)
Award
Best Music Director (Telugu)
Ceremony
Shakthikanth Karthick
Category
Nominated
Zee Telugu Golden Awards
Zee Telugu Golden Awards
Award
Zee Telugu Golden Awards
Ceremony
31 December 2017
Category
Best Director
Recipient
Sekhar Kammula
Result
Won
Favourite Director
Favourite Director
Award
Favourite Director
Ceremony
Sekhar Kammula
Category
Nominated
Entertainer Of The Year (Male)
Entertainer Of The Year (Male)
Award
Entertainer Of The Year (Male)
Ceremony
Varun Tej
Category
Nominated
Entertainer Of The Year (Female)
Entertainer Of The Year (Female)
Award
Entertainer Of The Year (Female)
Ceremony
Sai Pallavi
Category
Nominated
Favourite Music Director
Favourite Music Director
Award
Favourite Music Director
Ceremony
Shakthikanth Karthick
Category
Nominated
Favourite Song
Favourite Song
Award
Favourite Song
Ceremony
"Vachinde"
Category
Nominated
Favourite Film
Favourite Film
Award
Favourite Film
Ceremony
Dil Raju
Category
Nominated
| Award | Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| Filmfare Awards South | 16 June 2018 | Best Actress – Telugu | Sai Pallavi | Won | |
| Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu | Hemachandra for "Oosupodhu" | Won | |||
| Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu | Madhu Priya for "Vachinde" | Won | |||
| Best Choreography | Sekhar for "Vachinde" | Won | |||
| Best Film – Telugu | Dil Raju | Nominated | |||
| Best Director – Telugu | Sekhar Kammula | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Sharanya Pradeep | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Director – Telugu | Shakthikanth Karthick | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist – Telugu | Chaitanya Pingali for "Oosupodhu" | Nominated | |||
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 14–15 September 2018 | Best Film (Telugu) | Dil Raju | Nominated | |
| Best Actress (Telugu) | Sai Pallavi | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist (Telugu) | Suddala Ashok Teja for "Vachinde" | Won | |||
| Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) | Madhu Priya for "Vachinde" | Won | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu) | Hemachandra for "Oosupodhu" | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Director (Telugu) | Shakthikanth Karthick | Nominated | |||
| Zee Telugu Golden Awards | 31 December 2017 | Best Director | Sekhar Kammula | Won | |
| Favourite Director | Sekhar Kammula | Nominated | |||
| Entertainer Of The Year (Male) | Varun Tej | Nominated | |||
| Entertainer Of The Year (Female) | Sai Pallavi | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Music Director | Shakthikanth Karthick | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Song | "Vachinde" | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Film | Dil Raju | Nominated |
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